CVE-2016-5237
low-risk
Published 2017-01-23
Valve Steam 3.42.16.13 uses weak permissions for the files in the Steam program directory, which allows local users to modify the files and possibly gain privileges as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Steam.exe file.
Do I need to act?
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0.14% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
4
CVSS 4.8/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Steamos
Affected Vendors
22
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal