CVE-2024-6260 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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. 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Malwarebytes	Antimalware	4.6.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cvesVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1195/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6260?

CVE-2024-6260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware...

How severe is CVE-2024-6260?

CVE-2024-6260 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-2024-6260?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Malwarebytes Antimalware.