Arbitrary Code Execution Flaw in Malwarebytes Premium Security Software
CVE-2024-44744

5.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Malwarebytes

Status
Malwarebytes Premium Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-44744?

An issue exists within Malwarebytes Premium Security version 5.0.0.883 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing specially crafted binaries in certain directories. This vulnerability necessitates administrative privileges for exploitation; thus, it limits access for non-administrative users to modify the affected files. Users should ensure their installations are updated to mitigate potential risks associated with this issue.

References

https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-defini...
https://medium.com/%40danielshaulov01/malwarebytes-premiu...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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