What is the severity of CVE-2023-40516?

CVE-2023-40516 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40516?

To mitigate CVE-2023-40516, it is recommended to update LG Simple Editor to the latest version that includes security patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40516?

All installations of LG Simple Editor prior to the fix are vulnerable to CVE-2023-40516.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40516?

CVE-2023-40516 is an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that leads to local privilege escalation.

What must an attacker do to exploit CVE-2023-40516?

An attacker must obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the targeted installation to exploit CVE-2023-40516.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40516

high

7.8

CWE

732

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-40516: (0Day) LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product sets incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20327.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
LG Simple Editor

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40516?
CVE-2023-40516 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40516?
To mitigate CVE-2023-40516, it is recommended to update LG Simple Editor to the latest version that includes security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40516?
All installations of LG Simple Editor prior to the fix are vulnerable to CVE-2023-40516.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40516?
CVE-2023-40516 is an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that leads to local privilege escalation.
What must an attacker do to exploit CVE-2023-40516?
An attacker must obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the targeted installation to exploit CVE-2023-40516.

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