Vulnerability Description
In GOG Galaxy 1.2.67, there is a service that is vulnerable to weak file/service permissions: GalaxyClientService.exe. An attacker can put malicious code in a Trojan horse GalaxyClientService.exe. After that, the attacker can re-start this service as an unprivileged user to escalate his/her privileges and run commands on the machine with SYSTEM rights.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gog | Galaxy | < 1.2.67 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://fatihhcelik.blogspot.com/2020/04/gog-galaxy-desktop-app-local-privilege.Third Party Advisory
- https://www.gog.com/galaxyProductVendor Advisory
- https://fatihhcelik.blogspot.com/2020/04/gog-galaxy-desktop-app-local-privilege.Third Party Advisory
- https://www.gog.com/galaxyProductVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11827?
CVE-2020-11827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In GOG Galaxy 1.2.67, there is a service that is vulnerable to weak file/service permissions: GalaxyClientService.exe. An attacker can put malicious code in a Trojan horse GalaxyClientService.exe. Aft...
How severe is CVE-2020-11827?
CVE-2020-11827 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-2020-11827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gog Galaxy.