Vulnerability · Published Dec 11, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2024-11872Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect default permissions in Epic Games Launcher from Epic Games. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 10% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 90.5% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. 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 applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epic Games	Epic Games Launcher	16.6.0-33806133

Weakness: CWE-276 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-24-1646 x_research-advisory
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