CVE-2020-18171
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
Publication date:
26/07/2021
Last modified:
10/06/2026
Description
TechSmith Snagit 19.1.0.2653 uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) which can allow attackers to obfuscate and embed crafted files used to escalate privileges. NOTE: This implies that Snagit's use of OLE is a security vulnerability unto itself and it is not. See reference document for more details.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
8.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Base Score 2.0
7.20
Severity 2.0
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:techsmith:snagit:19.1.0.2653:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_06_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Review.pdf
- https://github.com/TechSmith/TSC-Security-Public/blob/main/advisories/2020/CVE-2020-18171-dispute.md
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_06_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Review.pdf



