7.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-23458
Zscaler Client Connector Reparse Point Privilege Escalation
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 6, 2024, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 7, 2024, 9:29 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-23458 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Zscaler client_connector
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-23458.

URL Resource
https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.2.0.190 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-23458 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 07, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.2.0.190 No Types Assigned https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.2.0.190 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-346
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.2.0.190
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 06, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added Reference Zscaler, Inc. https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.2.0.190 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Zscaler, Inc. CWE-346
    Added CVSS V3.1 Zscaler, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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