Local Privilege Escalation in Comodo Internet Security Pro
CVE-2024-7252

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Comodo

Status
Internet Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-7252?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the cmdagent executable of Comodo Internet Security Pro, allowing local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected installations. By creating a symbolic link, attackers can manipulate the agent to delete essential files. Successful exploitation grants them the capability to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM level permissions, which poses a significant risk to system integrity and data security.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-957/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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