CVE-2023-43976: Race Condition

Published Oct 3, 2023
·
Updated

An issue in CatoNetworks CatoClient before v.5.4.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and winning the race condition (TOCTOU) via the PrivilegedHelperTool component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CatoNetworks Cato Client Macos<5.4.0

Event History

Oct 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-43976.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43976?

The severity of CVE-2023-43976 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-43976?

Catonetworks Cato Client versions up to and excluding 5.4.0 on macOS are affected by CVE-2023-43976.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2023-43976?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-43976 to escalate privileges and win the race condition (TOCTOU) via the PrivilegedHelperTool component.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-43976?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-43976 at the following references: [Cato Networks](https://www.catonetworks.com) and [NS-Echo](https://www.ns-echo.com/posts/cve_2023_43976.html).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203