SB2024081239 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VIPRE Advanced Security
Published: August 12, 2024
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7238)
CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVSSv4: 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
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.
2) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7239)
CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVSSv4: 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
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.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.