PT-2024-8513 · Microsoft · Pcmanager

Bocheng Xiang + 2 · Published 2024-11-12 · Updated 2024-11-18 · CVE-2024-49051

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base 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 Microsoft PC Manager (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to an incorrect handling of symbolic links before accessing a file, which can be exploited to elevate privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-10073

CVE-2024-49051

Affected Products

Pcmanager

References · 6

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49051 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49051 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-10073 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49051 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/windowsforum/status/1856421945002340615 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvedetector/10677 · Telegram Post