CVE-2024-38499

Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability in CA Client Automation 14.5

Description

CA Client Automation (ITCM) allows non-admin/non-root users to encrypt a string using CAF CLI and SD_ACMD CLI. This would allow the non admin user to access the critical encryption keys which further causes the exploitation of stored credentials. This fix doesn't allow a non-admin/non-root user to execute "caf encrypt"/"sd_acmd encrypt" commands.

Categories

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Broadcom CA Client Automation (ITCM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25284
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38499?
CVE-2024-38499 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38499?
To fix CVE-2024-38499, 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-2024-38499 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38499 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-2024-38499?
CVE-2024-38499 affects Broadcom CA Client Automation (ITCM).
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