SecuriTricks - CVE-2024-5929

Description

VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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. The issue results from loading a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22316.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vipre	Advanced Security	12.0.1.214

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	vipre	advanced_security	12.0.1.214	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://success.vipre.com/en_US/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20240227

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-818/

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: LOW
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Aug. 21, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Aug. 23, 2024, 4:48 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

CVE-2024-5929