#VU110070 Link following in Bluetooth HCI Adaptor - CVE-2024-11857

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110070

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11857

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Bluetooth HCI Adaptor

Software vendor:
Realtek

<p>The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.</p>

<p>The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.</p>

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10161-fa1b5-2.html
• https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10160-76012-1.html