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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2023-34298 Detail

Description

Pulse Secure Client SetupService Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Pulse Secure Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within SetupService. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service. Was ZDI-CAN-17687.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-34298-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-local-privilege-escalation?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-858/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-858/

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Zero Day Initiative  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-34298
NVD Published Date:
05/02/2024
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Zero Day Initiative