SB2024122060 - Information disclosire in AnyDesk for Windows
Published: December 20, 2024
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12754)
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:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The
vulnerability exists due to insecure symbolic link following issue when handling background images. A local user can read arbitrary files on the system, disclose stored credentials, which can lead to further compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.