Overview
The cybersecurity world is always on the lookout for potential threats and vulnerabilities that could compromise the integrity of systems and data. One such vulnerability has been identified in Blizzard Battle.net v2.40.0.15267, a popular gaming platform used worldwide. This vulnerability, classified under CVE-2025-27997, allows attackers to escalate privileges by placing a specially crafted shell script or executable into a specific directory. This vulnerability is critical because if exploited, it can potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage, affecting millions of gamers and potentially leading to significant financial and reputational loss.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-27997
Severity: High (8.4 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Blizzard Battle.net | v2.40.0.15267
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by an attacker placing a malicious shell script or executable into the C:\ProgramData directory. The Blizzard Battle.net application, when run, executes scripts or programs from this directory. Therefore, if an attacker can place a malicious script here, they can have it executed by the application, leading to privilege escalation. This privilege escalation can allow the attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of a malicious shell script that could be used to exploit this vulnerability:
#!/bin/bash
# Malicious shell script to exploit CVE-2025-27997
echo "Exploiting CVE-2025-27997..."
# Command to escalate privileges
sudo -u root /bin/bash
echo "Privilege escalated. System compromised."An attacker could modify this script as per their needs and place it in the C:\ProgramData directory. When the Blizzard Battle.net application is run, this script would be executed, leading to privilege escalation and potential system compromise.