A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Epic Games Launcher up to 17.2.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library profapi.dll of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult.
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
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https://vuldb.com/?id.292528 | vdb entry |
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.292528 | signature permissions required |
https://vuldb.com/?submit.481104 | third party advisory |