#VU87186 Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Secure Client for Linux - CVE-2024-20338

 

#VU87186 Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Secure Client for Linux - CVE-2024-20338

Published: March 7, 2024 / Updated: June 21, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87186
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20338
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Secure Client for Linux
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in the ISE Posture (System Scan) module. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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