CVE-2025-7012
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Publication date: 2025-07-13
Last updated on: 2025-07-15
Assigner: Cato
Description
Description
An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cato_networks | catoclient | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges, potentially allowing them to take full control of the affected system, access sensitive data, and perform unauthorized actions.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux (before version 5.5) allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges to root by exploiting improper handling of symbolic links.
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