#VU95796 Link following in Advanced Security - CVE-2024-7238

 

#VU95796 Link following in Advanced Security - CVE-2024-7238

Published: August 12, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95796
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: CVE-2024-7238
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Advanced Security
Software vendor:
Vipre

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Anti Malware Service. A local user can delete arbitrary files and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

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

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