Vulnerability Description
F-Secure Total Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of F-Secure Total. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23005.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F-Secure | Total | 19.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1012/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-7240?
CVE-2024-7240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). F-Secure Total Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of F-Secure Total. User interaction o...
How severe is CVE-2024-7240?
CVE-2024-7240 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-2024-7240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F-Secure Total.