Ivanti Secure Access Client up to 22.7R2 Configuration File privilege defined with unsafe actions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Ivanti Secure Access Client up to 22.7R2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Configuration File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege defined with unsafe actions. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-8539. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ivanti Secure Access Client up to 22.7R2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege defined with unsafe actions vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-267. A particular privilege, role, capability, or right can be used to perform unsafe actions that were not intended, even when it is assigned to the correct entity. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper authorization in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R3 allows a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive configuration files.

The advisory is shared for download at forums.ivanti.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-8539 since 09/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 22.7R3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege defined with unsafe actions
CWE: CWE-267 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Secure Access Client 22.7R3

Timelineinfo

09/06/2024 🔍
11/12/2024 +67 days 🔍
11/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2025 +67 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forums.ivanti.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-8539 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8539
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284056

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2024 17:40
Updated: 01/18/2025 04:36
Changes: 11/12/2024 17:40 (63), 01/18/2025 04:36 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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