7.8

CVE-2024-4454

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23035.
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Withsecure ≫ Client Security Version 15
   Microsoft ≫ Windows Version -
Withsecure ≫ Elements Endpoint Protection Version 17
   Microsoft ≫ Windows Version -
Withsecure ≫ Email And Server Security Version 15
   Microsoft ≫ Windows Version -
Withsecure ≫ Server Security Version 15
   Microsoft ≫ Windows Version -
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EPSS Metriken
Typ Quelle Score Percentile
EPSS FIRST.org 0.4% 0.32
CVSS Metriken
Quelle Base Score Exploit Score Impact Score Vector String
NIST 7.8 1.8 5.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Trend Micro 7.3 1.3 5.9
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-491/
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