Advisory Details

June 20th, 2024

VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-817
ZDI-CAN-22315

CVE ID CVE-2024-5928
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS VIPRE
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Advanced Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Patch Management Agent. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS VIPRE has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.vipre.com/en_US/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20240227
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-12-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-06-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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