CVE-2020-11632: High severity zscaler client connector vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2021
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Updated

The Zscaler Client Connector prior to 2.1.2.150 did not quote the search path for services, which allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zscaler Client Connector Windows<2.1.2.150

Event History

Jul 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-11632?

CVE-2020-11632 is a vulnerability in the Zscaler Client Connector prior to version 2.1.2.150 that allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11632?

The severity of CVE-2020-11632 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-11632 affect Zscaler Client Connector?

CVE-2020-11632 affects Zscaler Client Connector versions prior to 2.1.2.150.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-11632?

To fix CVE-2020-11632, users should update to Zscaler Client Connector version 2.1.2.150 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11632?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-11632 on the Zscaler website at [help.zscaler.com](https://help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2020?applicable_category=Windows&applicable_version=2.1.2.105).

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