An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in the VCM engine of FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, version 6.4.0. may allow local users to elevate their privileges to root by creating a malicious script or program on the target machine.
Improper validation vulnerability in SemBlurInfo prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to launch certain activities.
Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38 and 2.0.0p39 allows local user to escalate privileges
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation.</p>
ESET Cyber Security 6.7.900.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to execute unauthorized commands as root by abusing an undocumented feature in scheduled tasks.
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.11.x allowing x86 PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges because a guest can manipulate its virtualised %cr4 in a way that is incompatible with Linux (and possibly other guest kernels).
Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.
In Ivanti WorkSpace Control before 10.4.40.0, a user can elevate rights on the system by hijacking certain user registries. This is possible because pwrgrid.exe first checks the Current User registry hives (HKCU) when starting an application with elevated rights.
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in the SDBagent service in Safend Data Protector Agent 3.4.5586.9772, which could let a local malicious user obtain privileges.
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
In ppmp_protect_mfcfw_buf of code/drm_fw.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Citrix XenServer 4.1, 6.0, 5.6 SP2, 5.6 Feature Pack 1, 5.6 Common Criteria, 5.6, 5.5, 5.0, and 5.0 Update 3 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability which could allow local users with access to a guest operating system to gain elevated privileges.
FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges
ecryptfs-utils: suid helper does not restrict mounting filesystems with nosuid,nodev which creates a possible privilege escalation
In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0xF1002558
In Cheetah free WiFi 5.1, the driver file (liebaonat.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x830020f8, 0x830020E0, 0x830020E4, or 0x8300210c.
A vulnerability in the background operations functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges as root on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied files on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of the affected device and creating a crafted file in a specific directory on the filesystem. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root on an affected device.
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Game Optimizing Service prior to versions 3.3.04.0 in Android 10, and 3.5.04.8 in Android 11 and above allows local attacker to execute hidden function for developer by changing package name.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges., aka 'Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation in the NX-API feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP or HTTPS request to an internal service on an affected device that has the NX-API feature enabled. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code as root. Note: The NX-API feature is disabled by default. MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches are affected in versions prior to 8.1(1). Nexus 3000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(8) and 7.0(3)I7(1). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.0(2)A8(8). Nexus 3600 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5). Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.3(2)N1(1). Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.3(3)D1(1). Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(8) and 7.0(3)I7(1). Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5).
An Elevated Privileges issue exists in JBoss AS 7 Community Release due to the improper implementation in the security context propagation, A threat gets reused from the thread pool that still retains the security context from the process last used, which lets a local user obtain elevated privileges.
An insufficient pointer validation vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.
Nagios NDOUtils before 2.1.4 allows privilege escalation from nagios to root because certain executable files are owned by the nagios user.
Insufficient input validation in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 27.20.100.8587 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Insufficient input validation in the BMC firmware for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.47 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly validate certain parameters included within the group configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by writing a crafted file to the directory where the user group configuration is located in the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.
Memory corruption while processing API calls to NPU with invalid input.
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exits in Fedoraproject Sectool due to an incorrect DBus file.
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for (1) windows and (2) messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows and Messages Vulnerability."
Local Privilege Escalation can occur in PHOENIX CONTACT PORTICO SERVER through 3.0.7 when installed to run as a service.
In multiple locations, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Possible buffer overflow and over read possible due to missing bounds checks for fixed limits if we consider widevine HLOS client as non-trustable in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in Kamorta, QCS404, Rennell, SC7180, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8250, SXR2130
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Printer Service improperly validates file paths while loading printer drivers, aka 'Windows Printer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
v2rayL 2.1.3 allows local users to achieve root access because /etc/v2rayL/add.sh and /etc/v2rayL/remove.sh are owned by a low-privileged user but execute as root via Sudo.
ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior spawns the GTK interface to run as root. This can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to root and use the "GTK_MODULES" environment variable to possibly execute arbitrary code.
lightdm before 0.9.6 writes in .dmrc and Xauthority files using root permissions while the files are in user controlled folders. A local user can overwrite root-owned files via a symlink, which can allow possible privilege escalation.
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
An issue in Ocuco Innovation v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the JOBENTRY.EXE
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Windows Update Client when it does not properly handle privileges, aka 'Microsoft Windows Update Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) SGX SDK multiple Linux and Windows versions may allow an authenticated user to enable information disclosure, escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.
Improper validation vulnerability in MediaMonitorDimension prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to launch certain activities.
An issue in Ocuco Innovation APPMANAGER.EXE v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the application manager function
u'Heap overflow in diag command handler due to lack of check of packet length received from user' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8076, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, Bitra, IPQ6018, IPQ8074, Kamorta, MDM9150, MDM9205, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8905, MSM8909, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8996, MSM8996AU, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCA8081, QCM2150, QCN7605, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, QCS610, QM215, Rennell, SA415M, SA6155P, Saipan, SC7180, SC8180X, SDA660, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SDX20, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Provisioning Runtime validates certain file operations, aka 'Provisioning Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
In installExistingPackageAsUser of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible carrier restriction bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
An issue in Ocuco Innovation Tracking.exe v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the modification of TCP packets.
In scheme of Uri.java, there is a possible way to craft a malformed Uri object due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
An issue in Ocuco Innovation v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the SETTINGSVATIGATOR.EXE component
Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle animated GIF images, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.