CVE-2020-28641: High severity malwarebytes endpoint protection vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2020
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Updated

In Malwarebytes Free 4.1.0.56, a symbolic link may be used delete an arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection<1.2.0.849
Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Windows=4.1.0.56

Event History

Dec 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:07 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28641?

CVE-2020-28641 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28641?

To mitigate CVE-2020-28641, users should update to the latest version of Malwarebytes, as patches have been released addressing this issue.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-28641 have on my system?

CVE-2020-28641 allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files from the system by exploiting the local quarantine system.

4

Which versions of Malwarebytes are affected by CVE-2020-28641?

CVE-2020-28641 affects Malwarebytes Free version 4.1.0.56 and certain versions of Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection.

5

Is CVE-2020-28641 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2020-28641 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system to be exploited.

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