Vulnerability Description
Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ui | Unifi Video | < 3.8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-LThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-LThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6914?
CVE-2016-6914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.
How severe is CVE-2016-6914?
CVE-2016-6914 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ui Unifi Video, Microsoft Windows.