CVE-2024-7249
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CVE-2024-7249 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the application to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21794.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Comodo | Firewall | 12.2.2.8012 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-954/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-954/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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