Vulnerability in Comodo Internet Security
CVE-2024-7250
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Internet Security Pro. 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 agent 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-22829.
EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Comodo Internet_security — versions 12.2.4.8032
- Comodo Internet Security Pro — versions 12.2.4.8032
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7250?
- CVE-2024-7250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comodo Internet Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-29.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7250?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.