Link following in Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection - CVE-2022-27535

 

Link following in Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection - CVE-2022-27535

Published: August 5, 2022 / Updated: August 9, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU66134
CSH Severity: 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-2022-27535
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
Software vendor:
Kaspersky Lab

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following when deleting folders via support tools. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical folder on the system and delete it via "Delete service data and reports" feature, which can result in future privilege escalation.



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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