CVE-2018-7572
First published: Wed Sep 12 2018(Updated: )
Pulse Secure Client 9.0R1 and 5.3RX before 5.3R5, when configured to authenticate VPN users during Windows Logon, can allow attackers to bypass Windows authentication and execute commands on the system with the privileges of Pulse Secure Client. The attacker must interrupt the client's network connectivity, and trigger a connection to a crafted proxy server with an invalid SSL certificate that allows certification-manager access, leading to the ability to browse local files and execute local programs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r1.0 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r1.1 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r2.0 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r3.0 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r4.0 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r4.1 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3r4.2 | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =5.3rx | |
| Pulse Secure Desktop | =9.0r1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7572?
CVE-2018-7572 is a vulnerability in Pulse Secure Client that allows attackers to bypass Windows authentication and execute commands with the client's privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7572?
The severity of CVE-2018-7572 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.8.
How does CVE-2018-7572 affect Pulse Secure Client?
CVE-2018-7572 affects Pulse Secure Client 9.0R1 and 5.3RX before 5.3R5 when configured to authenticate VPN users during Windows Logon.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7572?
To exploit CVE-2018-7572, the attacker must interrupt the client's network connection and execute commands with the privileges of the Pulse Secure Client.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-7572?
Yes, Pulse Secure released a fix for CVE-2018-7572 in version 5.3R5 of Pulse Secure Client.
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