Privilege escalation in ESET Smart Security Premium



Published: 2024-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-2003
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Eset

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU95555

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-2024-2003

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of symbolic links within the ESET Service. A local user can abuse the service to create a file and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ESET Smart Security: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.eset.com/ca8674
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-898/


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.



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