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CVE-2024-4454

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. 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-23035.

Published

2024-05-22T20:15:10.130

Last Modified

2025-08-14T19:28:08.170

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-59
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application withsecure client_security 15 Yes
Application withsecure elements_endpoint_protection 17 Yes
Application withsecure email_and_server_security 15 Yes
Application withsecure server_security 15 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows - No
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