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

 

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

Published: November 21, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83321
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: ZyXEL Communications Corp.
Affected software:
SecuExtender SSL VPN client for macOS

Detailed vulnerability 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.

Sources