CVE-2024-20337: CRLF Injection

Published Mar 6, 2024
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the SAML authentication process of Cisco Secure Client could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a carriage return line feed (CRLF) injection attack against a user. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link while establishing a VPN session. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser or access sensitive, browser-based information, including a valid SAML token. The attacker could then use the token to establish a remote access VPN session with the privileges of the affected user. Individual hosts and services behind the VPN headend would still need additional credentials for successful access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Secure Client
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco Secure Client>=4.10.04065<4.10.08025
Cisco Secure Client>=5.0.00529<5.1.2.42
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 13, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:16 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:19 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20337?

CVE-2024-20337 has been classified with a severity rating that may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20337?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20337, users should apply the latest security patch provided by Cisco for the Secure Client.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20337?

CVE-2024-20337 affects users of Cisco Secure Client specifically using the vulnerable SAML authentication process.

4

What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2024-20337?

CVE-2024-20337 can enable attackers to perform a carriage return line feed (CRLF) injection attack.

5

Can CVE-2024-20337 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20337 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers against targeted users.

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