ZDI-CAN-21794: (0Day) Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the application to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-7249.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21794?
ZDI-CAN-21794 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21794?
To remediate ZDI-CAN-21794, it's recommended to update Comodo Firewall to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21794?
ZDI-CAN-21794 affects users of Comodo Firewall who have low-privileged code execution access on their systems.
What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-21794 associated with?
ZDI-CAN-21794 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks.
What are the prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-CAN-21794?
An attacker must first be able to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-21794.