CVE-2018-4010

Published Sep 7, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 5.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-15796 An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 5:54 PM
Reserved
Jan 2, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 7, 2018, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:58 AM