CVE-2024-11872 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epicgames	Launcher	16.6.0-33806133

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://trello.com/c/tcS6Jcfy/578-epic-games-launcher-1720Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1646/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-11872?

CVE-2024-11872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Lau...

How severe is CVE-2024-11872?

CVE-2024-11872 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-2024-11872?

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