WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23035.
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History
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Information
Published : 2024-05-22 20:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 09:42
NVD link : CVE-2024-4454
Mitre link : CVE-2024-4454
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-4454
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')