CVE-2018-6321: High severity Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2018
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Updated

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the pandaurlfiltering service in Panda Global Protection 17.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection=17.0.1

Event History

Mar 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6321?

CVE-2018-6321 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6321?

To mitigate CVE-2018-6321, ensure that the Panda Global Protection service is set to run with a fully qualified path to the executable.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6321?

CVE-2018-6321 affects users of Panda Global Protection version 17.0.1.

4

What exploitation methods exist for CVE-2018-6321?

Exploiting CVE-2018-6321 typically involves placing a malicious artifact in an unquoted search path to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2018-6321 a zero-day vulnerability?

CVE-2018-6321 is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability since it was publicly disclosed in 2018.

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