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CVE-2024-12754

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Vulnerability Overview

CVE Name

CVE-2024-12754

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CVE 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...

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📜This script addresses CVE-2024-12754, a security vulnerability in AnyDesk. The vulnerability may allow unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or remote code execution due to improper security configurations in the application. The script applies basic security measures to mitigate the risk by: Stopping and disabling the AnyDesk service Adjusting file permissions on the AnyDesk configuration folder to prevent unauthorized modifications Affected Systems: Windows systems running AnyDesk Users with administrative privileges Potential Impact: If left unpatched, the vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain remote access, modify settings, or escalate privileges. 🚀This vulnerability is critical because AnyDesk is widely used for remote desktop access, making it a prime target for attackers. If exploited: Remote attackers may gain control over affected machines. Malware or persistence mechanisms could be deployed using AnyDesk as a backdoor. Confidential information and credentials may be exposed. By implementing this script, users can temporarily mitigate the risk while waiting for an official patch from AnyDesk.

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#Requires -RunAsAdministrator
<#
    Simple mitigation script for CVE-2024-12754 in AnyDesk
    Implements basic security measures to mitigate the CVE-2024-12754 vulnerability in AnyDesk
#>

# Variable configuration
$AnyDeskPath = "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}\AnyDesk"
$AnyDeskConfigPath = Join-Path -Path $env:APPDATA -ChildPath "AnyDesk"

function Start-BasicMitigation {
    Write-Host "Starting basic mitigation for AnyDesk..." -ForegroundColor Green
    
    try {
        # Stop the AnyDesk service
        $Services = Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*AnyDesk*" }
        foreach ($Service in $Services) {
            Write-Host "Stopping service $($Service.Name)..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
            Stop-Service -Name $Service.Name -Force
            Set-Service -Name $Service.Name -StartupType Disabled
        }

# Modify permissions of the configuration folder
        if (Test-Path $AnyDeskConfigPath) {
            Write-Host "Adjusting permissions for the configuration folder..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
            $Acl = Get-Acl $AnyDeskConfigPath
            $Acl.SetAccessRuleProtection($true, $false)
            $Identity = [System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent().Name
            $AccessRule = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule($Identity, "Read", "Allow")
            $Acl.AddAccessRule($AccessRule)
            Set-Acl $AnyDeskConfigPath $Acl
        }

Write-Host "Mitigation completed." -ForegroundColor Green
        Write-Host "Remember to enable the service again after updating to a secure version." -ForegroundColor Yellow
    }
    catch {
        Write-Host "Error during mitigation: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
    }
}

# Execute mitigation
Start-BasicMitigation

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