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Overview
The vulnerability affects the signature validation functionality in Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows. The affected component does not properly verify the signature of an external binary before execution, which creates a security gap. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by providing a malicious binary that would be executed with the elevated privileges of the PCoIP Agent process. This could lead to privilege escalation, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or further system compromise. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity).
Remediation
Users should upgrade to Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and Graphics Agent for Windows version 20.04.1 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. If immediate upgrading is not possible, consider implementing the following temporary mitigations:
- Restrict access to the affected systems to trusted users only
- Monitor for suspicious activities related to the PCoIP Agent process
- Implement strong access controls and principle of least privilege for all user accounts
- Ensure all systems are protected by up-to-date antivirus and endpoint protection solutions
References
- Teradici Security Advisory: https://advisory.teradici.com/security-advisories/60/
- Common Weakness Enumeration: CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity)
- MITRE CVE-2020-13178: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-13178
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
