CVE-2020-15932: Critical severity wolfssh vulnerability
Published Jul 24, 2020
·Updated
Overwolf before 0.149.2.30 mishandles Symbolic Links during updates, causing elevation of privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Overwolf Overwolf<0.149.2.30
Event History
Jul 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15932?
CVE-2020-15932 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-15932?
To remediate CVE-2020-15932, update Overwolf to version 0.149.2.30 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2020-15932?
CVE-2020-15932 affects all versions of Overwolf prior to 0.149.2.30.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15932?
CVE-2020-15932 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper handling of symbolic links.
5
Can CVE-2020-15932 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-15932 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.