CVE-2020-15932: Critical severity wolfssh vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2020
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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
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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.

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