Technical impact
C:\Program Files\Active WebCam\webcam.exe active webcam 115 unquoted service path patched
An vulnerability occurs when a service executable path contains spaces and is not enclosed in quotation marks. This allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges (SYSTEM) by placing a malicious executable (e.g., program.exe ) in a parent directory. 🛠️ The Patch Technical impact C:\Program Files\Active WebCam\webcam
(identified as CVE-2021-47790) represents a significant security risk that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. This vulnerability arises from a misconfiguration in how the software registers its executable path within the Windows operating system. The Mechanics of the Vulnerability active webcam 115 unquoted service path patched