CVE-2024-11857
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CVE-2024-11857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Bluetooth HCI Adaptor from Realtek has a Link Following vulnerability. Local attackers with regular privileges can create a symbolic link with the same name as a specific file, causing the product to delete arbitrary files pointed to by the link. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Bluetooth HCI Adaptor from Realtek has a Link Following vulnerability. Local attackers with regular privileges can create a symbolic link with the same name as a specific file, causing the product to delete arbitrary files pointed to by the link. Subsequently, attackers can leverage arbitrary file deletion to privilege escalation.
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- Status
- Deferred
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