Discover the vulnerability in London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows allowing local attackers to run executable files with elevated privileges. Learn how to mitigate and prevent this security risk.
London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows has a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute executable files with elevated privileges.
Understanding CVE-2018-10190
This CVE describes a security flaw in the PIA VPN Client for Windows that could be exploited by an unauthenticated local attacker.
What is CVE-2018-10190?
The vulnerability in the PIA VPN Client v77 for Windows enables an attacker to run executable files with higher privileges due to inadequate access control implementation.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10190
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges on the targeted system by exploiting the flaw in the system tray context menu.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10190
London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows is affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises when accessing the "Changelog" or "Help" options from the system tray context menu, launching an elevated instance of the user's default web browser, which can be exploited by an attacker.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates