CVE-2023-40516 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-40516 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 18/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: LG | Product: Simple Editor
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-40516 Description

LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product sets incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20327.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-732
CWE Name: CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Source: LG

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).