### [CVE-2014-5455](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-5455)
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### Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the ptservice service prior to PrivateTunnel version 3.0 (Windows) and OpenVPN Connect version 3.1 (Windows) allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program.exe file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127439/OpenVPN-Private-Tunnel-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2014-5192.php

#### Github
- https://github.com/Ontothecloud/cwe-428