CVE-2020-13771

Description

Various components in Ivanti Endpoint Manager through 2020.1.1 rely on Windows search order when loading a (nonexistent) library file, allowing (under certain conditions) one to gain code execution (and elevation of privileges to the level of privilege held by the vulnerable component such as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM) via DLL hijacking. This affects ldiscn32.exe, IpmiRedirectionService.exe, LDAPWhoAmI.exe, and ldprofile.exe.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory jumpsec.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://labs.jumpsec.com/advisory-cve-2020-13771-ivanti-uem-dll-hijacking/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13771?
CVE-2020-13771 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-13771?
To fix CVE-2020-13771, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-13771 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-13771 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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