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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-491/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-491/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
14 Aug 2025, 19:28
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8 |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-491/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| First Time |
Withsecure elements Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Withsecure email And Server Security Withsecure server Security Microsoft windows Withsecure Withsecure client Security |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:elements_endpoint_protection:17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:server_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:client_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:email_and_server_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Information
Published : 2024-05-22 20:15
Updated : 2025-08-14 19:28
NVD link : CVE-2024-4454
Mitre link : CVE-2024-4454
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-4454
JSON object : View
Products Affected
withsecure
- elements_endpoint_protection
- server_security
- client_security
- email_and_server_security
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')