Link following in Deep Security - CVE-2024-36358
Published: June 4, 2024 / Updated: June 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91004
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36358
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Deep Security Agent. A local user can create a symbolic link on a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.
Affected software
Deep Security
How to mitigate CVE-2024-36358
Install updates from vendor's website.
Deep Security - update to 20.0.1-9400