CVE-2020-17365

Improper directory permissions in the Hotspot Shield VPN client software for Windows 10.3.0 and earlier may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt system files: a local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 7.2 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

7.2^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://www.pango.co/sec31944/	Vendor Advisory
https://cymptom.com/cve-2020-17365-hotspot-shield-vpn-new-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/2020/10/	Third Party Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

Information

Published : 2020-09-24 16:15

Updated : 2020-10-09 09:28

NVD link : CVE-2020-17365

Mitre link : CVE-2020-17365

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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Products Affected

pango

hotspot_shield

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