CVE-2020-8241: High severity pulse secure desktop client for linux vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 could allow the attacker to perform a MITM Attack if end users are convinced to connect to a malicious server.

Affected Software

14 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux<9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r7.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r8
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Linux=9.1-r8.2

Event History

Oct 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8241.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8241?

The severity of CVE-2020-8241 is high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8241?

The Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions < 9.1R9 are affected.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-8241?

An attacker can perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack if end users are convinced to connect to a malicious server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8241?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8241 in the Pulse Secure Security Advisory SA44601.

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