CVE-2024-5292 D-Link Network Assistant Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting an uncontrolled search path in the DNACore service of D-Link Network Assistant.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5292?
CVE-2024-5292 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-Link Network Assistant, published on 23 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
D-Link Network Assistant Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of D-Link Network Assistant. 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 DNACore service. The service loads 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-21426.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5292?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Network Assistant.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5292 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5292 in the wild and no public exploit code.