VDB-257794 · CVE-2024-29187 · GCVE-0-2024-29187

WiX Toolset up to 3.14.0/4.0.4 on Windows Installer C:\Windows\Temp permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in WiX Toolset up to 3.14.0/4.0.4 on Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the file C:\Windows\Temp of the component Installer. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission assignment. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-29187. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WiX Toolset up to 3.14.0/4.0.4 on Windows. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file C:\Windows\Temp of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. When a bundle runs as SYSTEM user, Burn uses GetTempPathW which points to an insecure directory C:\Windows\Temp to drop and load multiple binaries. Standard users can hijack the binary before it's loaded in the application resulting in elevation of privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.14.1 and 4.0.5.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-29187 since 03/18/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 3.14.1 or 4.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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open-source

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.3
CNA Vector (GitHub, Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Toolset 3.14.1/4.0.5
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/18/2024 🔍
03/24/2024 +6 days 🔍
03/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/13/2025 +385 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 75a8c75d4e02ea219008dc5af7d03869291d61f7
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-29187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-29187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-257794

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2024 20:57
Updated: 04/13/2025 11:53
Changes: 03/24/2024 20:57 (64), 05/04/2024 10:46 (2), 05/04/2024 10:52 (1), 04/13/2025 11:53 (4)
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