What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22316?

ZDI-CAN-22316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22316?

To fix ZDI-CAN-22316, it is recommended to update VIPRE Advanced Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22316?

ZDI-CAN-22316 affects installations of VIPRE Advanced Security that have not been updated to mitigate the vulnerability.

Can ZDI-CAN-22316 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-22316 requires local access to the system for the vulnerability to be exploited.

What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-22316 associated with?

ZDI-CAN-22316 is associated with privilege escalation attacks, allowing attackers to gain elevated permissions on affected systems.

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ZDI-CAN-22316

high

7.8

20/6/2024

21/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-22316: ZDI-24-818: VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 20 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. 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 Patch Management Agent. The issue results from loading a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VIPRE Advanced Security

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22316?
ZDI-CAN-22316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22316?
To fix ZDI-CAN-22316, it is recommended to update VIPRE Advanced Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22316?
ZDI-CAN-22316 affects installations of VIPRE Advanced Security that have not been updated to mitigate the vulnerability.
Can ZDI-CAN-22316 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-CAN-22316 requires local access to the system for the vulnerability to be exploited.
What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-22316 associated with?
ZDI-CAN-22316 is associated with privilege escalation attacks, allowing attackers to gain elevated permissions on affected systems.

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