HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2019-17180

Valve Steam Client before 2019-09-12 allows placing or appending partially controlled filesystem content, as demonstrated by file modifications on Windows in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This c...

Vulnerability Description

Valve Steam Client before 2019-09-12 allows placing or appending partially controlled filesystem content, as demonstrated by file modifications on Windows in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This could lead to denial of service, elevation of privilege, or unspecified other impact.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ValvesoftwareSteam Client< 2019-09-12
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-17180?

CVE-2019-17180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Valve Steam Client before 2019-09-12 allows placing or appending partially controlled filesystem content, as demonstrated by file modifications on Windows in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This c...

How severe is CVE-2019-17180?

CVE-2019-17180 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-2019-17180?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Valvesoftware Steam Client, Microsoft Windows.