Description
An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.
Published: 2020-07-05
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-7516 An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-04T13:15:20.765Z

Reserved: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2020-15529

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Status : Modified

Published: 2020-07-05T01:15:10.713

Modified: 2024-11-21T05:05:42.093

Link: CVE-2020-15529

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