CVE-2024-0206

Published: Jan 9, 2024Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

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

Affected (1)

Products: Trellix: Anti Malware Engine

1 product

Anti Malware Engine

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Trellix Anti Malware Engine	Version 6600

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (2)

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10415

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com

Vendor Advisory

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10415

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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