CVE-2020-13178
First published: Tue Aug 11 2020(Updated: )
A function in the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows prior to version 20.04.1 does not properly validate the signature of an external binary, which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via execution in the context of the PCoIP Agent process.
Credit: security@teradici.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Teradici Graphics Agent | <20.04.1 | |
| Teradici Pcoip Standard Agent | <20.04.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13178?
CVE-2020-13178 is a vulnerability in the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows software.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13178?
The severity of CVE-2020-13178 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How does CVE-2020-13178 impact the affected software?
CVE-2020-13178 allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges by executing code in the context of the PCoIP Agent process.
Which versions of the affected software are vulnerable to CVE-2020-13178?
Versions up to and excluding 20.04.1 of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows software are vulnerable to CVE-2020-13178.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-13178?
Yes, updating to version 20.04.1 or later of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows software fixes the vulnerability.