CVE-2024-12754: anydesk (CVSS 5.5)

Description

AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AnyDesk. 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 handling of background images. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-23940.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
anydesk	anydesk	All

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1711/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12754? +

AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AnyDesk. 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 handling of background images. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-23940. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-12754? +

CVE-2024-12754 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12754? +

CVE-2024-12754 affects products from anydesk, specifically: anydesk. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-12754? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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