#VU61616 Link following in Origin Client

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61616

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Origin Client
Client/Desktop applications / Games

Vendor: Electronic Arts

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to link following issue within the Web Helper Service. A local user can create a symbolic link to abuse the service to set a permissive DACL and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Origin Client: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-536/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.