CVE-2018-17707 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-17707 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 24/01/2019 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: zdi | Vendor: Epic Games | Product: Epic Games Launcher
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-17707 Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Epic Games Launcher versions prior to 8.2.2. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handler for the com.epicgames.launcher protocol. A crafted URI with the com.epicgames.launcher protocol can trigger execution of a system call composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-7241.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-78
CWE Name: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ( OS Command Injection )
Source: Epic Games

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).