#VU95797 Link following in Advanced Security - CVE-2024-7239

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95797

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-2024-7239

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 insecure link following within the Anti Malware Service. A local user can delete arbitrary files and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Advanced Security: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1010/

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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.