Advisory Published

ZDI-21-1336: Panda Security Free Antivirus Unnecessary Privileges Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus. 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 use of named pipes. The issue results from allowing an untrusted process to impersonate the client of a pipe. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Panda Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-21-1336?

    ZDI-21-1336 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-21-1336?

    To fix ZDI-21-1336, update your Panda Security Free Antivirus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-21-1336?

    ZDI-21-1336 affects installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus on local systems.

  • Can ZDI-21-1336 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-21-1336 requires local access to the system for exploitation.

  • What are the potential impacts of ZDI-21-1336?

    The potential impacts of ZDI-21-1336 include unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data by an attacker.

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