Endpoint Security and HX
CVE-2024-0206: Symbolic link manipulation in Anti-Malware Engine
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.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Anti-Malware Engine 6600 | See the advisory |
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What it is
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 registry under the Trellix ENS registry folder with a symbolic link to files that the user wouldn't normally have permission to. After a scan, the Engine would follow the links and remove the files
Sources
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