CVE-2024-7834

Sept. 5, 2024, 5:52 p.m.

7.8
High

Description

A local privilege escalation is caused by Overwolf loading and executing certain dynamic link library files from a user-writeable folder in SYSTEM context on launch. This allows an attacker with unprivileged access to the system to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious .dll file in the respective location.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Overwolf
  • Overwolf
  • *

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a overwolf overwolf / / / / / / / /

References

https://www.cirosec.de/sa/sa-2024-004

Tags

CWE-427
a341c0d1-ebf7-493f-a84e-38cf86618674
2024-09-04
CVE-2024-7834

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Sept. 4, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 5, 2024, 5:52 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE has had analysis completed and all data associations made.

More info

Source

a341c0d1-ebf7-493f-a84e-38cf86618674

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