WiX Toolset privilege escalation | CVE-2024-29187

NAME
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WiX Toolset privilege escalation

Platforms Affected:
WiX Toolset WiX Toolset 4.0.4

Risk Level:
7.3

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Privileges

DESCRIPTION
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WiX Toolset could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw when a bundle runs as SYSTEM user. By using a specially crafted file, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
Required

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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