VDB-124594 · CVE-2018-17776 · EDB-ID 45503

PCProtect Anti-Virus 4.8.35 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in PCProtect Anti-Virus 4.8.35. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17776. The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PCProtect Anti-Virus 4.8.35 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

The bug was discovered 09/27/2018. The weakness was shared 09/28/2018 as EDB-ID 45503 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17776 since 09/28/2018. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45503). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Anti-Malware Software

Vendor

PCProtect

Name

Anti-Virus

Version

4.8.35

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/27/2018 🔍
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09/29/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/17/2025 +2606 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 45503
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17776 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124594
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/29/2018 07:40
Updated: 11/17/2025 09:24
Changes: 09/29/2018 07:40 (65), 03/28/2020 08:45 (1), 11/17/2025 09:24 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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