Multiple vulnerabilities in VIPRE Antivirus Plus



Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID CVE-2023-32175
CVE-2023-32177
CVE-2023-32176
CWE-ID CWE-59
CWE-22
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Antivirus Plus
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Vipre

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU76842

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32175

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 a link following issue within the Anti Malware Service. A local user can create a symbolic link to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus Plus: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-755/


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.

2) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU76848

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

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 a link following issue within the FPQuarTransfer method. A local user can create a symbolic link to delete arbitrary files, escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus Plus: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-759/


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.

3) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU76845

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

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 a link following issue within the TelFileTransfer method. A local user can create a symbolic link to delete arbitrary files, escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus Plus: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-758/


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.

4) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU76844

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32177

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the DeleteHistoryFile method. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus Plus: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-757/


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.

5) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU76843

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32176

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the SetPrivateConfig method. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus Plus: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-756/


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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