CVE-2016-5237
Valve Steam 3.42.16.13 uses weak permissions for the files in the Steam program directory, which allows local users to modify the files and possibly gain...
- Published
- Jan 23, 2017
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Jun 6, 2016
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 55.1%
- Model date
- Oct 15, 2026
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Summary
Valve Steam 3.42.16.13 uses weak permissions for the files in the Steam program directory, which allows local users to modify the files and possibly gain privileges as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Steam.exe file.
Sources
Gregory Smiley · windows · Jun 6, 2016
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