Privilege escalation in AtlasVPN



Published: 2022-06-22
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-23171
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		AtlasVPN
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU64589

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23171

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper security controls on named pipe messagesgain. A remote user on the local network can gain elevated privileges with SYSTEM permissions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AtlasVPN: before 2.4.2

External links

http://www.gov.il/en/departments/faq/cve_advisories


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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