Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eset | Antivirus And Antispyware | >= 1553, <= 1560 |
| Eset | Endpoint Antivirus | - |
| Eset | Endpoint Security | - |
| Eset | File Security | - |
| Eset | Internet Security | - |
| Eset | Mail Security | - |
| Eset | Nod32 Antivirus | - |
| Eset | Smart Security | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.eset.com/en/ca7489-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-fixeVendor Advisory
- https://support.eset.com/en/ca7489-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-fixeVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11446?
CVE-2020-11446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2020-11446?
CVE-2020-11446 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11446?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eset Antivirus And Antispyware, Eset Endpoint Antivirus, Eset Endpoint Security, Eset File Security, Eset Internet Security.