### [CVE-2016-5237](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5237)
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### Description

Valve Steam 3.42.16.13 uses weak permissions for the files in the Steam program directory, which allows local users to modify the files and possibly gain privileges as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Steam.exe file.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137343/Valve-Steam-3.42.16.13-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39888/

#### Github
- https://github.com/ARPSyndicate/cvemon