cve/2018/CVE-2018-17776.md

### [CVE-2018-17776](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-17776)
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### Description

PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149581/PCProtect-4-8.35-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45503/

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.