#VU93116 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Advanced Security - CVE-2024-5929

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93116

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-2024-5929

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Vipre

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Advanced Security: before 12.0.2.220

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-818/

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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.