CVE-2019-17388: High severity aviatrix vpn client vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2019
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Updated

Weak file permissions applied to the Aviatrix VPN Client through 2.2.10 installation directory on Windows and Linux allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by gaining elevated privileges through file modifications.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Aviatrix VPN Client<=2.2.10
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-17388.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17388?

The severity of CVE-2019-17388 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software?

The Aviatrix VPN Client through version 2.2.10 on Windows and Linux is affected.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-17388?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-17388 by gaining elevated privileges through file modifications in the Aviatrix VPN Client installation directory.

5

Is FreeBSD and Linux vulnerable to CVE-2019-17388?

No, FreeBSD and Linux are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-17388.

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