CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3943

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before version 7.50.00 uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, allowing local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.

Risk Assessment

Local users can gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data integrity loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Panda Endpoint Administration Agent to version 7.50.00 or later and to review and strengthen ACL settings for critical directories.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS