CVE-2024-5930
HIGHVIPRE Advanced Security - Local Privilege Escalation via Anti Malware Service File Permissions
Title source: llmDescription
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
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_research-advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-819/
Release Notes vendor-advisory
https://success.vipre.com/en_US/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20240227
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