Vulnerability identifier: #VU21396

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12091

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Netskope client
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor: Netskope

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the connection handling function. A local authenticated user can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

This vulnerability affects the following versions:

• Netskope client v57 before 57.2.0.219
• Netskope client v60 before 60.2.0.214

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Netskope client: All versions

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External links
http://airbus-seclab.github.io/advisories/netskope.html
http://support.netskope.com/hc/article_attachments/360033003553/Sprint_62_Release_Notes.pdf
http://support.netskope.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014589894-Netskope-Client

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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.