CVE-2015-7985

Published: Nov 24, 2015Modified: May 6, 2026

7.2

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

Valve Steam 2.10.91.91 uses weak permissions (Users: read and write) for the Install folder, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse steam.exe file.

Affected (1)

Products: Valvesoftware: Steam Client

Valvesoftware

1 product

Steam Client

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Valvesoftware Steam Client	Version 2.10.91.91

Related CWEs

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

References (4)

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134513/Steam-2.10.91.91-Weak-File-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536961/100/0/threaded

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134513/Steam-2.10.91.91-Weak-File-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536961/100/0/threaded

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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