CVE-2024-6975

HIGH
Published Jul 31, 2024 Modified Aug 27, 2024 CWE-426

Description

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor Product
catonetworks cato_client

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6975? +
Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-6975? +
CVE-2024-6975 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6975? +
CVE-2024-6975 affects products from catonetworks, specifically: cato_client. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6975? +
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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