Forescout SecureConnector up to 11.3.5 on Windows Configuration File insecure default initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Forescout SecureConnector up to 11.3.5 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Such manipulation leads to insecure default initialization of resource. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-9949. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Forescout SecureConnector up to 11.3.5 on Windows. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1188. The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the configuration file and cause Denial of Service in the application.

The advisory is available at forescout.my.site.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-9949 since 10/14/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Insecure default initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1188
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/14/2024 🔍
10/23/2024 +9 days 🔍
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10/09/2025 +351 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forescout.my.site.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9949 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9949
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281654

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2024 19:56
Updated: 10/09/2025 18:00
Changes: 10/23/2024 19:56 (65), 10/09/2025 18:00 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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