Untrusted search path in SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS - #VU83321

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Untrusted search path in SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS - #VU83321

Published: November 21, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83321
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS
Software vendor:
ZyXEL Communications Corp.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path during helper update. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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