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CVE-2014-9113

7.2 · HIGH

CCH Wolters Kluwer ProSystem fx Engagement (aka PFX Engagement) 7.1 and earlier uses weak permissions (Authenticated Users: Modify and Write) for the (1) Pfx.Engagement.WcfServices, (2) PFXEngDeskt…

Published Dec 2, 2014cchgroupCWE-264EPSS 1.71%

Overview

CVE-2014-9113 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cchgroup prosystem_fx_engagement. It was published on December 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CCH Wolters Kluwer ProSystem fx Engagement (aka PFX Engagement) 7.1 and earlier uses weak permissions (Authenticated Users: Modify and Write) for the (1) Pfx.Engagement.WcfServices, (2) PFXEngDesktopService, (3) PFXSYNPFTService, and (4) P2EWinService service files in PFX Engagement\, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cchgroup. Update prosystem_fx_engagement to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
cchgroupprosystem_fx_engagement0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129323/CCH-Wolters-Kluwer-PFX-Engagement-7.1-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35395Refwww.information-paradox.net/2014/11/cve-2014-9113-cch-wolters-kluwer-pfx.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129323/CCH-Wolters-Kluwer-PFX-Engagement-7.1-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35395Refwww.information-paradox.net/2014/11/cve-2014-9113-cch-wolters-kluwer-pfx.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9113?

CVE-2014-9113 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cchgroup prosystem_fx_engagement. It was published on December 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9113?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9113?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cchgroup. Update prosystem_fx_engagement to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9113?

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