Vulnerability identifier: #VU95153

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-2021-41388

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the XPC implementation of nsAuxiliarySvc process. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Netskope client: All versions

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External links
http://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-assurance/netskope-security-advisory-nskpsa-2021-002

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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.