Valve Steam 3.42.16.13 uses weak permissions for the files in the Steam program directory, which allows local users to modify the files and possibly gain privileges as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Steam.exe file.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137343/Valve-Steam-3.42.16.13-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39888/ |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-01-23 13:59
Updated : 2017-09-06 18:29
NVD link : CVE-2016-5237
Mitre link : CVE-2016-5237
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Products Affected
valvesoftware
- steamos