CVE-2020-8239: Critical severity pulse secure desktop client for linux vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 is vulnerable to the client registry privilege escalation attack. This fix also requires Server Side Upgrade due to Standalone Host Checker Client (Windows) and Windows PDC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability is CVE-2020-8239.
How severe is the CVE-2020-8239 vulnerability?
The CVE-2020-8239 vulnerability has a severity score of 9.8 out of 10, making it critical.
Which Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions are affected by CVE-2020-8239?
Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions < 9.1R9 are affected by CVE-2020-8239.
What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2020-8239?
To fix CVE-2020-8239, update Pulse Secure Desktop Client to version 9.1R9 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8239?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8239 on the Pulse Secure Knowledge Base: [https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601](https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601)