CVE-2023-41971: Windows ZCC Upgrade DoS And Privilege Escalation Through RPC Control

Published May 2, 2024
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Updated

An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows a system file to be overwritten.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 3.7.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Zscaler Client Connector<3.7
Zscaler Client Connector Windows<3.7

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41971?

CVE-2023-41971 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of system file overwriting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-41971?

To fix CVE-2023-41971, upgrade Zscaler Client Connector to version 3.7 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-41971?

The impact of CVE-2023-41971 is that it allows malicious actors to overwrite critical system files on Windows machines.

4

Which versions of Zscaler Client Connector are affected by CVE-2023-41971?

CVE-2023-41971 affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows versions prior to 3.7.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-41971?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2023-41971; upgrading to the patched version is the recommended approach.

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