CVE-2018-17776

PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2018-09-28

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-732

Affected products

• Antivirus (Pcprotect)

References

• https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149581/PCProtect-4-8.35-Privilege-Escalation.html
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45503/