CVE Catalog

CVE-2020-37232

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Advanced System Care Service version 13.0.0.157 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk that local attackers may gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system. It could allow attackers to take control of the system or access sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Advanced System Care service to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, conducting a permissions audit and monitoring the system for potential malicious files is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Advanced System Care Service 13.0.0.157 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService13 service binary path that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

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