CVE-2020-27992: High severity wondershare dr.fone vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2020
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Updated

Dr.Fone 3.0.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DriverInstall.exe because %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Wondershare\dr.fone\Library\DriverInstaller has Full Control for BUILTIN\Users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wondershare Dr.Fone=3.0.0

Event History

Oct 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27992?

CVE-2020-27992 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27992?

To fix CVE-2020-27992, ensure that the permissions for the DriverInstaller directory are restricted to prevent unauthorized access and modification.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-27992?

CVE-2020-27992 affects local users who have access to the Wondershare Dr.Fone application version 3.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-27992?

CVE-2020-27992 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2020-27992?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2020-27992 can gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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