Link following in AnyDesk for Windows - CVE-2024-12754
Published: December 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101891
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12754
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
AnyDesk for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-12754
Install updates from vendor's website.
AnyDesk for Windows - update to 9.0.1