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CVE-2020-8146

7.8 · HIGH

In UniFi Video v3.10.1 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) there is a Local Privileges Escalation to SYSTEM from arbitrary file deletion and DLL hijack vulnerabilities.

Published Apr 1, 2020CWE-427EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2020-8146 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 1, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In UniFi Video v3.10.1 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) there is a Local Privileges Escalation to SYSTEM from arbitrary file deletion and DLL hijack vulnerabilities. The issue was fixed by adjusting the .tsExport folder when the controller is running on Windows and adjusting the SafeDllSearchMode in the windows registry when installing UniFi-Video controller. Affected Products: UniFi Video Controller v3.10.2 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) and prior. Fixed in UniFi Video Controller v3.10.3 and newer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refcommunity.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-006-006/3cf6264e-e0e6-4e26-a331-1d271f84673eRefcommunity.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-006-006/3cf6264e-e0e6-4e26-a331-1d271f84673e

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8146?

CVE-2020-8146 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 1, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8146?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, 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-2020-8146?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2020-8146?

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