CVE-2024-6260
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-59
Link Following
Publication date:
22/11/2024
Last modified:
22/11/2024
Description
Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.<br />
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The specific flaw exists within the Malwarebytes service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service 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-22321.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
7.00
Severity 3.x
HIGH