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CVE-2020-11446

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2020-11446 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ESET Antivirus and Antispyware Module module 1553 through 1560 allows a user with limited access rights to create hard links in some ESET directories and then force the product to write through these links into files that would normally not be write-able by the user, thus achieving privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ESET Antivirus and Antispyware Module module 1553 through 1560 allows a user with limited access rights to create hard links in some ESET directories and then force the product to write through these links into files that would normally not be write-able by the user, thus achieving privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EsetAntivirus And Antispyware>= 1553, <= 1560
EsetEndpoint AntivirusAll versions
EsetEndpoint SecurityAll versions
EsetFile SecurityAll versions
EsetInternet SecurityAll versions
EsetMail SecurityAll versions
EsetNod32 AntivirusAll versions
EsetSmart SecurityAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11446?
ESET Antivirus and Antispyware Module module 1553 through 1560 allows a user with limited access rights to create hard links in some ESET directories and then force the product to write through these links into files that would normally not be write-able by the user, thus achieving privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-11446?
CVE-2020-11446 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11446?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST