CVE-2018-25041
uTorrent JSON RPC Server privileges management
Description
A vulnerability was found in uTorrent. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component JSON RPC Server. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
utorrent
commercialaka utorrent remote, utorrent web
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
http://lock.cmpxchg8b.com/Moer0kae.html
lock.cmpxchg8b.com
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1524
bugs.chromium.org
https://vuldb.com/?id.113804
vuldb.com
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