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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-818/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://success.vipre.com/en_US/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20240227 | Release Notes |
Configurations
History
23 Aug 2024, 16:48
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://success.vipre.com/en_US/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20240227 - Release Notes | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-818/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vipre:advanced_security:12.0.1.214:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Vipre
Vipre advanced Security |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8 |
21 Aug 2024, 17:24
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-08-21 17:15
Updated : 2024-08-23 16:48
NVD link : CVE-2024-5929
Mitre link : CVE-2024-5929
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Products Affected
vipre
- advanced_security
CWE
CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element