Published
2024-07-29
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Updated
2024-12-11
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CVE-2024-7239
7.8
High
| Base vector | Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
VIPRE Advanced Security (affected versions not specified)
Description:
This issue 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 issue. The specific flaw exists within the Anti Malware Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this issue to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
Recommendations:
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
Fix
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