High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 12, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-11872
CVE-2024-11872
Description
Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:epicgames:launcher:16.6.0-33806133:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 16.6.0-33806133
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References
2- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1646/nvdThird Party Advisory
- trello.com/c/tcS6Jcfy/578-epic-games-launcher-1720nvdRelease Notes
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