Link following in Comodo Firewall Pro - #VU95554

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95554

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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

Vendor: Comodo Group

Affected software:
Comodo Firewall Pro

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.

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

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-954/