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CVE-2020-12242

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Published: Apr 27, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Valve Source allows local users to gain privileges by writing to the /tmp/hl2_relaunch file, which is later executed in the context of a different user account.

Affected (1)

Valvesoftware
1 product
Source
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Source
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

References (2)

Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory

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