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.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-07-13T08:12:20.973Z

Last Modified :

2025-07-14T20:11:08.143Z

Source :

Cato
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-7012 vulnerability.

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https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/28552501717405-CVE-2025-7012-Linux-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-Symbolic-Link-Handling cve-icon cve-icon
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