Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v82 for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The root_runner.64 binary is setuid root. This binary executes /opt/pia/ruby/64/ruby, which in turn attempts to load several libraries under /tmp/ruby-deploy.old/lib. A local unprivileged user can create a malicious library under this path to execute arbitrary code as the root user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Londontrustmedia | Private Internet Access Vpn Client | 82 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/PIA/CVE-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/PIA/CVE-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12575?
CVE-2019-12575 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v82 for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The root_r...
How severe is CVE-2019-12575?
CVE-2019-12575 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-2019-12575?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access Vpn Client, Linux Linux Kernel.