Vulnerability Description
VIPRE Antivirus Plus TelFileTransfer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. 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 TelFileTransfer method. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the method to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19396.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vipre | Antivirus | < 12.0.1.203 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://success.vipre.com/en_US/antivirus-plus-release-notes/home-plus-release-nRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-758/Third Party Advisory
- https://success.vipre.com/en_US/antivirus-plus-release-notes/home-plus-release-nRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-758/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-32178?
CVE-2023-32178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VIPRE Antivirus Plus TelFileTransfer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivi...
How severe is CVE-2023-32178?
CVE-2023-32178 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-2023-32178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vipre Antivirus.