#VU95554 Link following in Comodo Firewall Pro

 

#VU95554 Link following in Comodo Firewall Pro

Published: August 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95554
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: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Comodo Firewall Pro
Software vendor:
Comodo Group

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of symbolic links within the cmdagent executable. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and trick the application into deleting it.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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