CVE-2024-5930

HIGH

VIPRE Advanced Security - Local Privilege Escalation via Anti Malware Service File Permissions

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0027
EPSS Percentile 18.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
vipre/advanced_security 12.0.1.214
Published Aug 21, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026