CVE-2024-23458

Local Privilege Escalation on Zscaler Client Connector on Windows

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.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory zscaler.com
Affected: Zscaler Client Connector
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23458?
CVE-2024-23458 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23458?
To fix CVE-2024-23458, 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-2024-23458 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23458 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-2024-23458?
CVE-2024-23458 affects Zscaler Client Connector.
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