CVE-2016-3943 (GCVE-0-2016-3943)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-04-18 15:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 00:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24 | mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda… | x_refsource_MISC |
Date Public
2016-04-06 00:00
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Nomenclature
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