#VU99624 Incorrect default permissions in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-9191

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99624

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9191

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing access restrictions to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logins.

Note, Okta Device Access users not using passwordless login feature are not affected.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Okta Verify for Windows: 5.0.2 - 5.3.2

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External links
https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-verify-desktop-mfa-for-windows-passwordless-login-cve-2024-9191

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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.