CVE-2023-37244: Privilege escalation in N-Able's AutomationManagerAgent

Published May 2, 2024
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Updated

The affected AutomationManager.AgentService.exe application contains a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability that allows standard users to create a pseudo-symlink at C:\ProgramData\N-Able Technologies\AutomationManager\Temp, which could be leveraged by an attacker to manipulate the process into performing arbitrary file deletions. We recommend upgrading to version 2.91.0.0

Affected Software

3 affected components
N-able AutomationManagerAgent<2.91.0.0
All of the following
N-able Automation Manager<2.91.0.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 22, 57527
Event
via NVD·10:45 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37244?

CVE-2023-37244 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to system resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37244?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37244, update N-Able AutomationManagerAgent to version 2.91.0.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-37244?

CVE-2023-37244 affects users running the N-Able AutomationManagerAgent prior to version 2.91.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-37244?

CVE-2023-37244 is a Time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability.

5

What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-37244?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-37244 to create a pseudo-symlink, potentially gaining the ability to manipulate files and execute commands.

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