Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.4.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure file delete operation on C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleaner_Debug.log in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link.
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History
21 Nov 2024, 07:56
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References | () https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-28892 - Vendor Advisory |
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Information
Published : 2023-03-29 15:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 07:56
NVD link : CVE-2023-28892
Mitre link : CVE-2023-28892
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-28892
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Products Affected
malwarebytes
- adwcleaner
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')