CVE-2019-12177: htc viveport Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 9.3v2.0HighModified
Published 03-06-2019Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-12177 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in htc viveport. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 03-06-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Privilege escalation due to insecure directory permissions affecting ViveportDesktopService in HTC VIVEPORT before 1.0.0.36 allows local attackers to escalate privileges via DLL hijacking.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 9.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.40% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (huskersec.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Htc1 product
- viveport< 1.0.0.36
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- huskersec.com/privilege-escalation-via-htc-viveport-desktop-c93471ff87c8X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
- posts.specterops.io/razer-synapse-3-elevation-of-privilege-6d2802bd0585X Refsource MISCNot Applicable