CVE-2023-28802: Disable Zscaler using machine tunnel restart

Published Nov 21, 2023
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Updated

An Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows an authenticated user to disable ZIA/ZPA by interrupting the service restart from Zscaler Diagnostics. This issue affects Client Connector: before 4.2.0.149.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zscaler Client Connector Windows<4.2.0.149

Event History

Nov 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-28802.

2

How can an authenticated user disable ZIA/ZPA?

An authenticated user can disable ZIA/ZPA by interrupting the service restart from Zscaler Diagnostics.

3

Which version of Zscaler Client Connector is affected?

Zscaler Client Connector versions before 4.2.0.149 are affected.

4

What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of medium (5.4).

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, updating Zscaler Client Connector to version 4.2.0.149 or later will fix this vulnerability.

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