Untrusted search path in SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS - #VU83321
Published: November 21, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83321
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS - update to 1.2.3