#VU95536 Untrusted search path in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-7061

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95536

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-2024-7061

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Okta Verify for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Okta Verify for Windows: 1.3.1 - 4.10.7

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External links
https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-verify-for-windows-privilege-escalation-cve-2024-7061

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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.