Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU59543

#VU59543 Link following in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-0012

Published: January 12, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59543

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0012

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows

Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to critical files on the system and delete them.

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