CVE-2020-16268

Description

The MSI installer in 1E Client 4.1.0.267 and 5.0.0.745 allows remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges via the repair option. This applies to installations that have a TRANSFORM (MST) with the option to disable the installation of the Nomad module. An attacker may craft a .reg file in a specific location that will be able to write to any registry key as an elevated user.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory 1e.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://help.1e.com/display/GI/1E+Security+Advisory-1E+Client+for+Windows%3A+CVE-2020-16268%2C+CVE-2020-27643%2C+CVE-2020-27644%2C+CVE-2020-27645 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16268?
CVE-2020-16268 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16268?
To fix CVE-2020-16268, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-16268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16268 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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