CVE-2014-5453: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-5453: Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installati...

Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the program installation directory (%PROGRAMFILES%\Ubisoft Game Launcher), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-5453 is a local privilege-escalation issue in Ubisoft Uplay PC before 4.6.1.3217. The installation folder could allow Everyone full control, letting a local user place a malicious replacement file that runs with higher privileges. Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems with Ubisoft Uplay PC installed before version 4.6.1.3217, especially default installations under Program Files. Servers and endpoints without Uplay PC are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. It matters most where untrusted or low-privileged users can log into Windows systems that still have an old Uplay PC installation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for Ubisoft Uplay PC installations.; Upgrade affected clients to version 4.6.1.3217 or later per vendor guidance.; Remove unused Ubisoft Uplay PC installations from managed systems..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2014, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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