Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-2658 |
CWE-ID | CWE-426 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FlexNet Publisher Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU88057
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2658
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path within the configuration of OpenSSL. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFlexNet Publisher: before 2024 R1 11.19.6.0
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-359/
http://community.flexera.com/t5/FlexNet-Publisher-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2024-2658-FlexNet-Publisher-potential-local-privilege/ta-p/313003
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.