CVE-2024-13177

Symlink Following in Netskope Client Postinstall Script

Description

Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. This issue affects Netskope Client: before 123.0, before 117.1.11.2310, before 120.1.10.2306.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade the Netskope Client to one of the following versions: * R123 or above * 120.1.10.2306 * 117.1.11.2310

Category

5.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Netskope Netskope Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.netskope.com/s/article/Netskope-Security-Advisory-Netskope-Client-installer-with-symbolic-link-following-vulnerability-leading-to-privilege-escalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13177?
CVE-2024-13177 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13177?
To fix CVE-2024-13177: Upgrade the Netskope Client to one of the following versions: * R123 or above * 120.1.10.2306 * 117.1.11.2310
Is CVE-2024-13177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13177 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-13177?
CVE-2024-13177 affects Netskope Netskope Client.
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