CVE-2020-18171 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

TechSmith Snagit 19.1.0.2653 uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) which can allow attackers to obfuscate and embed crafted files used to escalate privileges. NOTE: This implies that Snagit's use of OLE is a security vulnerability unto itself and it is not. See reference document for more details

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Techsmith	Snagit	19.1.0.2653
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_06_2019/blob/master/Snagit_RExploitThird Party Advisory
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_06_2019/blob/master/Snagit_RExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-18171?

CVE-2020-18171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). TechSmith Snagit 19.1.0.2653 uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) which can allow attackers to obfuscate and embed crafted files used to escalate privileges. NOTE: This implies that Snagit's use of...

How severe is CVE-2020-18171?

CVE-2020-18171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-18171?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Techsmith Snagit, Microsoft Windows.