Advisory 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 Hotspot Shield. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the application to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

07/12/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
11/19/24 - ZDI asked for updates
11/20/24 – the vendor acknowledged the reported issue
12/16/24 - ZDI asked for updates
12/17/24 - ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as 0-day advisory

Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application

• 2024-07-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2024-12-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2024-12-30 - Advisory Updated