CVE Catalog

CVE-2020-37229

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

OKI sPSV Port Manager version 1.0.41 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the sPSVOpLclSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting executable files into the unquoted path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in a directory within the service path that will execute with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of privilege escalation for local attackers, which could lead to system takeover and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure service paths by adding quotes to unquoted paths and to regularly monitor and audit services for unauthorized changes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

OKI sPSV Port Manager 1.0.41 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the sPSVOpLclSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting executable files into the unquoted path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in a directory within the service path that will execute with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

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