CVE-2020-9752 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-9752, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Naver Cloud Explorer allowing attackers to manipulate local files with system privileges. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
Naver Cloud Explorer before 2.2.2.11 allows an attacker to move a local file in any path on the filesystem as a system privilege through its named pipe.
Understanding CVE-2020-9752
Naver Cloud Explorer vulnerability impacting versions up to 2.2.2.11.
What is CVE-2020-9752?
CVE-2020-9752 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Naver Cloud Explorer that enables an attacker to manipulate local files with system privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9752
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform file operations with elevated privileges, posing a significant security risk.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9752
Naver Cloud Explorer vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Affected Product: Naver Cloud Explorer
- Vendor: NAVER Corporation
- Vulnerable Versions: <= 2.2.2.11
- Description: Attackers can move local files on the filesystem with system privileges via a named pipe.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Naver Cloud Explorer
- Vendor: NAVER Corporation
- Vulnerable Versions: <= 2.2.2.11
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a named pipe in Naver Cloud Explorer to move local files with system privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-9752.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Naver Cloud Explorer to version 2.2.2.11 or higher.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious file operations.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
- Regularly audit and review file system permissions.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities in software.