Vulnerability Description
A Privilege Escalation issue in the inter-process communication procedure from GOG Galaxy (Beta) 2.0.67.2 through v2.0.71.2 allows authentictaed users to change the DACL of arbitrary system directories to include Everyone full control permissions by modifying the FixDirectoryPrivileges instruction parameters sent from GalaxyClient.exe to GalaxyClientService.exe.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/anvilsecure/gog-galaxy-app-research
- https://github.com/anvilsecure/gog-galaxy-app-research/blob/main/advisories/CVE-
- https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/categories/201553005-Downloads-Installing?produ
- https://www.positronsecurity.com/blog/2020-08-13-gog-galaxy_client-local-privile
- https://github.com/anvilsecure/gog-galaxy-app-research
- https://github.com/anvilsecure/gog-galaxy-app-research/blob/main/advisories/CVE-
- https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/categories/201553005-Downloads-Installing?produ
- https://www.positronsecurity.com/blog/2020-08-13-gog-galaxy_client-local-privile
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-50914?
CVE-2023-50914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A Privilege Escalation issue in the inter-process communication procedure from GOG Galaxy (Beta) 2.0.67.2 through v2.0.71.2 allows authentictaed users to change the DACL of arbitrary system directorie...
How severe is CVE-2023-50914?
CVE-2023-50914 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.