Link following in AnyDesk for Windows - CVE-2024-12754

 

Link following in AnyDesk for Windows - CVE-2024-12754

Published: December 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101891
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12754
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: AnyDesk Software GmbH
Affected software:
AnyDesk for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-12754

Install updates from vendor's website.

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