Advisory Details

November 11th, 2024

Panda Security Dome PSANHost Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1471
ZDI-CAN-23479

CVE ID CVE-2024-8424
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Panda Security
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Dome
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Dome. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Application Host Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Panda Security has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2024-00017
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-04-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-11-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-11-11 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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