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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-7571
CVE-2024-7571:
Ivanti Secure Access Client vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-7571 is a security vulnerability affecting Ivanti Secure Access Client versions before 22.7R4. The vulnerability stems from incorrect permissions implementation that could allow a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges on affected systems (NVD, ZDI).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The specific flaw exists within the Pulse Secure Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-267 (Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions) (NVD, ZDI).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM, potentially gaining complete control over the affected system (ZDI).
Mitigation and workarounds
Ivanti has released version 22.7R4 of the Secure Access Client to address this vulnerability. Organizations are strongly advised to update to this version as soon as possible (SecurityOnline).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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