Vulnerability identifier: #VU87462

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26199

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Office Performance Monitor executable. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and delete arbitrary files.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26199
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-294/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.