What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0206?

CVE-2024-0206 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Anti Malware Engine are affected by CVE-2024-0206?

Organizations using Trellix Anti-Malware Engine face moderate risk from CVE-2024-0206 rated CVSS 7.1. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-0206?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems running Trellix Anti-Malware Engine and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Anti Malware Engine CVE-2024-0206

HIGH

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2024-01-09 trellixpsirt@trellix.com

Privilege Escalation Anti Malware Engine

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 09, 2024 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. 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 products include: Trellix Anti-Malware Engine.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.