CVE-2023-28892: High severity malwarebytes adwcleaner vulnerability
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.4.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure file delete operation on C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleanerDebug.log in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28892?
CVE-2023-28892 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How does CVE-2023-28892 allow privilege escalation?
CVE-2023-28892 enables privilege escalation by allowing a non-admin user to manipulate a symbolic link to delete files at a higher privilege level.
What version of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is affected by CVE-2023-28892?
CVE-2023-28892 affects Malwarebytes AdwCleaner versions up to and including 8.4.0.
How can I fix CVE-2023-28892?
To mitigate CVE-2023-28892, upgrade to a patched version of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner that addresses this security flaw.
What files are involved in CVE-2023-28892?
CVE-2023-28892 specifically involves the insecure deletion of the file located at C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleaner_Debug.log.