#VU95553 Path traversal in Comodo Internet Security

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95553

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Comodo Internet Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Comodo Group

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within the update mechanism. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Comodo Internet Security: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-953/

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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.