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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-23428: ZDI-24-1014: (0Day) Panda Security Dome VPN DLL Hijacking Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 29 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Dome. 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 VPN process. The process does not restrict DLL search to trusted paths, which can result in the loading of a malicious DLL. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Panda Dome

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-23428?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-23428 is high due to its ability to allow local attackers to escalate privileges.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23428?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-23428, ensure that you update Panda Security Dome to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-23428?

    ZDI-CAN-23428 affects installations of Panda Security Dome where local attackers can execute low-privileged code.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-23428?

    ZDI-CAN-23428 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-CAN-23428?

    An attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit ZDI-CAN-23428.

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