Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to run executable files with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient implementation of access controls. The "Changelog" and "Help" options available from the system tray context menu spawn an elevated instance of the user's default web browser. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by selecting "Run as Administrator" from the context menu of an executable file within the file browser of the spawned default web browser. This may allow the attacker to execute privileged commands on the targeted system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Londontrustmedia | Private Internet Access | 77 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2018-019.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2018-019.mdThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10190?
CVE-2018-10190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to run executable files with elevated privileges. The vuln...
How severe is CVE-2018-10190?
CVE-2018-10190 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-2018-10190?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access.