# CVE-2014-8494: ESTsoft ALUpdate 8.5.1.0.0 uses weak permissions (Users: Full Control) for the (1) AlUpdate folder and (2) AlUpdate.exe, which allows local

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-11-03 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ESTsoft ALUpdate 8.5.1.0.0 uses weak permissions (Users: Full Control) for the (1) AlUpdate folder and (2) AlUpdate.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

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## Related

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98315
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128868/ESTsoft-ALUpdate-8.5.1.0.0-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70790

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