SB2024081239 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VIPRE Advanced Security



SB2024081239 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VIPRE Advanced Security

Published: August 12, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024081239
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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.