CVE-2020-28641

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Malwarebytes Free version 4.1.0.56

Description The issue is related to the incorrect determination of a link before accessing a file, which can be exploited by creating a symbolic link to delete an arbitrary file on the system. This can be achieved by exploiting the local quarantine system.

Recommendations For Malwarebytes Free version 4.1.0.56, consider disabling the local quarantine system as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the quarantine system to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.