CVE-2024-7238
VIPRE Advanced Security SBAMSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Exploit Likelihood
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
VIPRE Advanced Security SBAMSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Anti Malware Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22238.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Anti Malware Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2024-07-29 CVE Reserved
- 2024-07-29 CVE Published
- 2024-11-22 CVE Updated
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- ---------- Exploited in Wild
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- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1011 | X_research Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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VIPRE Search vendor "VIPRE" | Advanced Security Search vendor "VIPRE" for product "Advanced Security" | 12.0.1.214 Search vendor "VIPRE" for product "Advanced Security" and version "12.0.1.214" | en |
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