SB2024090616 - Link following in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Published: September 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024090616
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6260)
CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 a link following issue within the Malwarebytes service. A local user can create a symbolic link, abuse the service to delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.