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CVE-2014-5453

HighPublished

Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installation directory (%PROGRAMFILES%\Ubisoft Game...

Published: Aug 25, 2014
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 3, 2014

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 61.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Ubisoft Uplay 4.6 - Insecure File Permissions Privilege EscalationExploit
LiquidWorm · windows · Jul 3, 2014

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