CVE-2020-3979

Description

InstallBuilder for Qt Windows (versions prior to 20.7.0) installers look for plugins at a predictable location at initialization time, writable by non-admin users. While those plugins are not required, they are loaded if present, which could allow an attacker to plant a malicious library which could result in code execution with the security scope of the installer.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory installbuilder.com
Affected: n/a VMware InstallBuilder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.installbuilder.com/2020/08/updates-and-bug-fixes-with-version-2070.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3979?
CVE-2020-3979 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3979?
To fix CVE-2020-3979, 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-2020-3979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-3979?
CVE-2020-3979 affects n/a VMware InstallBuilder.
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