CVE-2024-5930 VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM via incorrect file permissions in the Anti Malware Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5930?
CVE-2024-5930 is a high-severity vulnerability in VIPRE Advanced Security, published on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment 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 Anti Malware Service. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22345.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5930?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vipre Advanced Security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5930?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5930 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5930 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5930 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in VIPRE Advanced Security
- CVE-2024-7238 VIPRE Advanced Security SBAMSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-7239 VIPRE Advanced Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-5928 VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-5929 VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9j4q-qf8g-3382.