CVE-2021-26737: Privilege Escalation Using PID Reuse in ZCC macOS

Published Oct 23, 2023
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Updated

The Zscaler Client Connector for macOS prior to 3.6 did not sufficiently validate RPC clients. A local adversary without sufficient privileges may be able to shutdown the Zscaler tunnel by exploiting a race condition.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zscaler Client Connector Macos<3.6

Event History

Oct 23, 2023
CVE Published
01:22 PM
Data Sourced
01:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26737?

CVE-2021-26737 is a vulnerability that allows a local adversary without sufficient privileges to shutdown the Zscaler tunnel by exploiting a race condition in the Zscaler Client Connector for macOS prior to version 3.6.

2

How does CVE-2021-26737 affect Zscaler Client Connector for macOS?

CVE-2021-26737 affects Zscaler Client Connector for macOS prior to version 3.6, allowing a local adversary to shut down the Zscaler tunnel.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26737?

CVE-2021-26737 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-26737?

To fix CVE-2021-26737, update Zscaler Client Connector for macOS to version 3.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26737?

More information about CVE-2021-26737 can be found at the following link: [Zscaler Client Connector App Release Summary](https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2022?applicable_category=macOS&applicable_version=3.6&deployment_date=2022-01-07&id=1388686)

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