CVE-2024-5928: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in VIPRE Advanced Security
VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. 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 Patch Management Agent. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22315.
CVE-2024-5928: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in VIPRE Advanced Security
Description
VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. 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 Patch Management Agent. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22315.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-12T19:56:43.863Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf6b7ef31ef0b55d18b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:02 PM
Last updated: 2/26/2026, 11:13:44 AM
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