Description
Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preyproject | Prey | 1.9.6 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | prey | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | prey | No fix yet | — |
References
- ExploitDB-48967 exploit
- Vendor Homepage product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Prey 1.9.6 - "CronService" Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory