CVE-2020-15528 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user starts or uninstalls a game because of weak file permissions and missing file integrity checks.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gog	Galaxy	2.0.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.Third Party Advisory
http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15528?

CVE-2020-15528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user starts or uninstalls a game because of weak file permissions and missing file integrity chec...

How severe is CVE-2020-15528?

CVE-2020-15528 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-2020-15528?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gog Galaxy.