CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-5453

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installation directory, allowing local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks from local users who can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Ubisoft Uplay PC to version 4.6.1.3217 or later and review the permissions for the installation directory.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installation directory (%PROGRAMFILES%\Ubisoft Game Launcher), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS