CVE-2024-23458: client connector — Fix

Description

While copying individual autoupdater log files, reparse point check was missing which could result into crafted attacks, potentially leading to a local privilege escalation. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.0.190.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-346 CWE-346

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zscaler	client_connector	< 4.2.0.190

References

Advisories & Patches

https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.2.0.190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23458? +

While copying individual autoupdater log files, reparse point check was missing which could result into crafted attacks, potentially leading to a local privilege escalation. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.0.190. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-23458? +

CVE-2024-23458 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23458? +

CVE-2024-23458 affects products from zscaler, specifically: client_connector. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23458? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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