Vulnerability Details CVE-2024-4454
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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.001
EPSS Ranking 28.2%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.3
References
Products affected by CVE-2024-4454
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cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:client_security:15
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cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:elements_endpoint_protection:17
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cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:email_and_server_security:15
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cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:server_security:15
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-