CVE-2014-5455
Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the ptservice service prior to PrivateTunnel version 3.0 (Windows) and OpenVPN Connect version 3.1 (Windows) allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program.exe file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
OpenVPN Private Tunnel Core Service - Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| openvpn | openvpn | 2.1.28.0 | |
| privatetunnel | privatetunnel | 2.3.8 | |
References
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/109007
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127439/OpenVPN-Private-Tunnel-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34037
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2014-5192.php
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/pull/3909
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/pull/3909/commits/ace34f1cf94602f31760d3eb7ae68e17df8f914d
- https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05325943
CWEs
CWE-428
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.