Vulnerability Description
Panini Everest Engine 2.0.4 allows unprivileged users to create a file named Everest.exe in the %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini folder. This leads to privilege escalation because a service, running as SYSTEM, uses the unquoted path of %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini\Everest Engine\EverestEngine.exe and therefore a Trojan horse %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini\Everest.exe may be executed instead of the intended vendor-supplied EverestEngine.exe file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Panini | Everest Engine | 2.0.4 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/usmarine2141/CVE-2022-39959Third Party Advisory
- https://www.panini.com/en/news-events/panini-patents-revolutionary-new-%E2%80%9CVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/usmarine2141/CVE-2022-39959Third Party Advisory
- https://www.panini.com/en/news-events/panini-patents-revolutionary-new-%E2%80%9CVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-39959?
CVE-2022-39959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Panini Everest Engine 2.0.4 allows unprivileged users to create a file named Everest.exe in the %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini folder. This leads to privilege escalation because a service, running as SYSTEM, us...
How severe is CVE-2022-39959?
CVE-2022-39959 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-2022-39959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Panini Everest Engine, Microsoft Windows.