Multiple vulnerabilities in VIPRE Advanced Security
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-5928 CVE-2024-5930 CVE-2024-5929 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 CWE-266 CWE-428 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Advanced Security Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU93115
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5928
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Patch Management Agent. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdvanced Security: before 12.0.2.220
CPE2.3http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-817/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Incorrect Privilege Assignment
EUVDB-ID: #VU93117
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5930
CWE-ID:
CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect privilege assignment within the Anti Malware Service. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdvanced Security: before 12.0.2.220
CPE2.3http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-819/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Unquoted Search Path or Element
EUVDB-ID: #VU93116
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5929
CWE-ID:
CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element within the Patch Management Agent. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdvanced Security: before 12.0.2.220
CPE2.3http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-818/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
