CVE-2018-11002: Medium severity pulsesecure pulse secure desktop client vulnerability

Published Nov 29, 2018
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Updated

Pulse Secure Desktop Client 5.3 up to and including R6.0 build 1769 on Windows has Insecure Permissions.

Affected Software

10 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r3
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r4
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r5
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r5.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=5.3r6

Event History

Nov 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11002?

CVE-2018-11002 is a vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client 5.3 up to and including R6.0 build 1769 on Windows that has insecure permissions.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2018-11002?

The Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions 5.3r1 through 5.3r6 on Windows are affected by CVE-2018-11002.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11002?

CVE-2018-11002 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-11002?

To mitigate CVE-2018-11002, ensure that appropriate permissions are set for the Pulse Secure Desktop Client on Windows.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11002?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-11002 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106054](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106054) and [https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2017-16878-0](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2017-16878-0).

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