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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2020-12828

An issue was discovered in AnchorFree VPN SDK before 1.3.3.218. The VPN SDK service takes certain executable locations over a socket bound to localhost. Binding to the socket and providing a path wher...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in AnchorFree VPN SDK before 1.3.3.218. The VPN SDK service takes certain executable locations over a socket bound to localhost. Binding to the socket and providing a path where a malicious executable file resides leads to executing the malicious executable file with SYSTEM privileges.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PangoVirtual Private Network Software Development Kit< 1.3.3.218

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12828?

CVE-2020-12828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in AnchorFree VPN SDK before 1.3.3.218. The VPN SDK service takes certain executable locations over a socket bound to localhost. Binding to the socket and providing a path wher...

How severe is CVE-2020-12828?

CVE-2020-12828 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pango Virtual Private Network Software Development Kit.