#VU108933 Unquoted Search Path or Element in RSA Authentication Agent for Microsoft Windows - CVE-2024-47856

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108933

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2024-47856

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RSA Authentication Agent for Microsoft Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: RSA

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary file in a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSA Authentication Agent for Microsoft Windows: 7.4.0 - 7.4.6

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External links
https://community.rsa.com/s/article/RSA-2024-13-RSA-Authentication-Agent-for-Microsoft-Windows-Security-Update

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.