#VU88974 Link following in Maximum Security - CVE-2024-32849

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88974

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32849

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Maximum Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can place a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Maximum Security: All versions

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External links
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-19175
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-576/

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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.