Privilege Escalation via Uncontrolled Search Path in Cisco Secure Client
CVE-2024-20338 Published on March 6, 2024
A vulnerability in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module of Cisco Secure Client for Linux could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the use of an uncontrolled search path element. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by copying a malicious library file to a specific directory in the filesystem and persuading an administrator to restart a specific process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with root privileges.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-20338 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2024-20338 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-20338
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Affected Versions
Cisco Secure Client:- Version N/A is affected.
- Before 5.1.2.42 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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