CVE-2008-7170: GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote at...

Security readout for executives and security teams

GSC build 2067 and earlier trusted the client to decide who had administrator rights. A remote attacker could send a crafted packet and run administrator commands without legitimate admin authority. The provided sources do not identify current vendor fixes or active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments still running GSC build 2067 or earlier. The bundle does not identify CPEs, deployment patterns, or whether the service is internet-facing by default. Treat as high priority if legacy GSC is present and reachable by untrusted users. The impact is administrator command execution, but urgency depends on whether affected builds still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory for GSC build 2067 or earlier.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed builds or supported replacements.; Restrict network access to any affected GSC service..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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