CVE-2024-21894: Critical severity ivanti pulse connect secure vulnerability
A heap overflow vulnerability in IPSec component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x) and Ivanti Policy Secure allows an unauthenticated malicious user to send specially crafted requests in-order-to crash the service thereby causing a DoS attack. In certain conditions this may lead to execution of arbitrary code
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21894?
CVE-2024-21894 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21894?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21894, ensure that your Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure software is updated to the latest patched version released by Ivanti.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-21894?
CVE-2024-21894 affects Ivanti Connect Secure versions 9.x and 22.x, as well as Ivanti Policy Secure versions 9.x.
Can CVE-2024-21894 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, under certain conditions, CVE-2024-21894 may lead to remote code execution following a successful denial of service attack.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-21894?
CVE-2024-21894 is a heap overflow vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to send specially crafted requests to the IPSec component.