CVE-2025-7012

An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/28552501717405-CVE-2025-7012-Linux-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-Symbolic-Link-Handling

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Jul 2025, 13:14

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-07-13 08:15

Updated : 2025-07-15 13:14

NVD link : CVE-2025-7012

Mitre link : CVE-2025-7012

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-7012

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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