CVE-2020-8248
First published: Wed Oct 28 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | <9.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r5 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r6 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8.2 |
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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-2020-8248.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8248?
The severity of CVE-2020-8248 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-8248?
The affected software for CVE-2020-8248 is Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) versions < 9.1R9.
How can local attackers exploit CVE-2020-8248?
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2020-8248 to escalate privilege.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8248?
To fix CVE-2020-8248, update the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) to version 9.1R9 or higher.
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