CVE-2023-3181: Insecure Permissions in Splashtop Software Updater

Published Jan 25, 2024
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Updated

The C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\uninst.exe process creates a folder at C:\Windows\Temp~nsu.tmp and copies itself to it as Au.exe. The C:\Windows\Temp~nsu.tmp\Au.exe file is automatically launched as SYSTEM when the system reboots or when a standard user runs an MSI repair using Splashtop Streamer’s Windows Installer. Since the C:\Windows\Temp~nsu.tmp folder inherits permissions from C:\Windows\Temp and Au.exe is susceptible to DLL hijacking, standard users can write a malicious DLL to it and elevate their privileges.

Affected Software

7 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Splashtop Mirroring360 Receiver<2.4.0.1
Splashtop Mirroring360 Sender<1.3.0.0
Splashtop Splashtop<3.5.6.0
Splashtop Splashtop<3.5.8.0
Splashtop Splashtop For Rmm<3.5.8.0
Splashtop Streamer Windows<3.5.6.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3181?

CVE-2023-3181 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3181?

To remediate CVE-2023-3181, update the Splashtop Software Updater to a version greater than 1.5.6.21.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3181 on my system?

CVE-2023-3181 allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, compromising the security of the affected system.

4

Which versions of Splashtop Software Updater are affected by CVE-2023-3181?

CVE-2023-3181 affects all versions of Splashtop Software Updater up to and including 1.5.6.21.

5

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-3181?

CVE-2023-3181 specifically affects Microsoft Windows systems running vulnerable versions of Splashtop Software Updater.

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