CVE-2023-28892

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.4.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure file delete operation on C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleaner_Debug.log in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:adwcleaner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2023-03-29 15:15

Updated : 2024-03-05 21:15


NVD link : CVE-2023-28892

Mitre link : CVE-2023-28892

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-28892


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Products Affected

malwarebytes

  • adwcleaner
CWE
CWE-59

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