How to fix 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.

Is Anti Malware Engine 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. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

CVE-2024-0206

HIGH

2024-01-09 [email protected]

Privilege Escalation Anti Malware Engine

7.1

CVSS 3.1

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

DescriptionNVD

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.

CVE-2024-0206 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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