Link following in Maximum Security - CVE-2024-32849

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Link following in Maximum Security - CVE-2024-32849

Published: April 24, 2024 / Updated: June 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88974
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-2024-32849
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Maximum Security
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can place a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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