CVE-2023-40516

May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.

7.8
High

Description

LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product sets incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20327.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
LG Simple Editor

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/

Tags

CWE-732
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
2024-05-03
CVE-2023-40516

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.0

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

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Source

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