CVE-2024-7252

Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Internet Security Pro. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22831.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-48200 Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Internet Security Pro. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22831.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Comodo
Comodo internet Security
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:comodo:internet_security:12.2.4.8032:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Comodo
Comodo internet Security
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 1, 2024, 9:52 PM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2024, 9:10 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 29, 2024, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:19 AM