CVE-2024-25091 in RevoWorks SCVX
Summary
by MITRE • 03/01/2024
Protection mechanism failure issue exists in RevoWorks SCVX prior to scvimage4.10.21_1013 (when using 'VirusChecker' or 'ThreatChecker' feature) and RevoWorks Browser prior to 2.2.95 (when using 'VirusChecker' or 'ThreatChecker' feature). If data containing malware is saved in a specific file format (eml, dmg, vhd, iso, msi), malware may be taken outside the sandboxed environment.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/15/2026
The vulnerability described in CVE-2024-25091 represents a critical protection mechanism failure within RevoWorks SCVX and RevoWorks Browser applications that affects versions prior to scvimage4.10.21_1013 and 2.2.95 respectively. This flaw specifically impacts the 'VirusChecker' and 'ThreatChecker' features, which are designed to provide security protection against malicious content. The issue stems from inadequate sandboxing controls that allow malware to escape from protected execution environments when processing specific file formats including eml email attachments, dmg disk images, vhd virtual hard disks, iso optical disc images, and msi installer packages. The vulnerability creates a significant security risk by undermining the fundamental principle of sandbox isolation that prevents malicious code from accessing system resources or exfiltrating data beyond controlled boundaries.
The technical implementation flaw manifests in how these security applications handle file processing within their sandboxed environments. When malware-laden files of the specified formats are encountered, the protection mechanisms fail to properly enforce containment boundaries, enabling malicious code to execute outside the intended restricted environment. This failure represents a direct violation of security isolation principles and creates pathways for privilege escalation and lateral movement within compromised systems. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects multiple file types commonly used in phishing attacks and malware distribution, making it exploitable in various attack scenarios where users might open legitimate-looking files that contain malicious payloads. From a cybersecurity perspective, this represents a sandbox escape vulnerability that can be classified under CWE-119 Improper Access Control and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1055 Process Injection and T1070 Indicator Removal on Host.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple malware execution, as it fundamentally compromises the security posture of systems relying on these protection mechanisms. Organizations using affected RevoWorks versions may experience unauthorized data access, system compromise, and potential lateral movement within their networks when users open malicious files. The vulnerability affects both desktop and browser environments, increasing the attack surface and making it more difficult to maintain consistent security controls across different application contexts. Security teams may find that traditional endpoint protection measures become ineffective against attacks leveraging this vulnerability, as the malware can bypass sandboxed execution environments that are typically considered secure barriers against malicious code execution. This issue directly impacts the trust model of the security solution, as users may believe their systems are protected when in reality the sandboxing mechanism has been successfully bypassed.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-25091 should prioritize immediate version updates to scvimage4.10.21_1013 for RevoWorks SCVX and 2.2.95 for RevoWorks Browser to ensure proper sandbox containment is restored. Organizations should implement additional monitoring for suspicious file processing activities and network communications that may indicate sandbox escape attempts. Security administrators should consider deploying network-based intrusion detection systems to monitor for unusual outbound communications from systems processing potentially malicious files. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security solutions and demonstrates the critical need for continuous vulnerability assessment and patch management processes. Additionally, user education regarding the risks of opening suspicious email attachments and files from untrusted sources remains essential, as this vulnerability can be exploited through social engineering attacks that trick users into opening malicious files that trigger the sandbox escape condition.