Privilege Escalation in IOBit Malware Fighter Pro by IOBit
CVE-2020-15401

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Iobit

Status
Malware Fighter
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-15401?

A vulnerability in IOBit Malware Fighter Pro 8.0.2.547 allows local users to exploit improperly handled flagged file locations. By utilizing an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link, attackers can gain unauthorized privileges that enable them to delete files they should not have access to. This flaw compromises the integrity of the file management process within the application, potentially leading to data loss and system instability.

References

http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/06/when-your-ant...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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