What is CVE-2024-0206?

CVE-2024-0206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-01-09.

How severe is CVE-2024-0206?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2024-0206

A symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in Trellix Anti-Malware Engine prior to the January 2024 release allows an authenticated local user to potentially gain an escalation of privileges. This was achieved by adding an entry to the re…

EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Trellix Anti-malware Engine — versions 6600
Trellix Anti-malware_engine — versions 6600

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

trellixpsirt@trellix.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0206?: CVE-2024-0206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-01-09.
How severe is CVE-2024-0206?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.