CVE-2024-6260

High

Description

Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware. 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 Malwarebytes service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22321.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMalwarebytes Antimalware
PublishedNov 22, 2024
First seenNov 22, 2024

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
malwarebytes antimalware4.6.6—

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