CVE-2019-6724: High severity barracuda network access client vulnerability
The barracudavpn component of the Barracuda VPN Client prior to version 5.0.2.7 for Linux, macOS, and OpenBSD runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged local attacker to load a malicious library, resulting in arbitrary code executing as root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6724?
CVE-2019-6724 is a vulnerability in the barracudavpn component of the Barracuda VPN Client prior to version 5.0.2.7 for Linux, macOS, and OpenBSD.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6724?
The severity of CVE-2019-6724 is high with a severity score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-6724?
An unprivileged local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-6724 by loading a malicious library, resulting in arbitrary code execution as root.
Is Apple Mac OS X affected by CVE-2019-6724?
No, Apple Mac OS X is not affected by CVE-2019-6724.
Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2019-6724?
No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2019-6724.
Is Openbsd Openbsd affected by CVE-2019-6724?
No, Openbsd Openbsd is not affected by CVE-2019-6724.