#VU95536 Untrusted search path in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-7061
Published: August 8, 2024 / Updated: November 2, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95536
Vulnerability risk: 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: CVE-2024-7061
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Okta Verify for Windows
Okta Verify for Windows
Software vendor:
Okta
Okta
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path when loading .dll libraries. A local user can place a malicious library file into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.