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 PSANHost executable. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

02/14/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to WatchGuard PSIRT
06/26/24 – ZDI asked for updates.
07/26/24 – ZDI informed the vendor that since we have not received a response that we will publish the reports as zero-day advisories on 07/29/24

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

• 2024-02-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2024-07-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated