CVE-2024-2390: Local Privilege Escalation
First published: Mon Mar 18 2024(Updated: )
As a part of Tenable’s vulnerability disclosure program, a vulnerability in a Nessus plugin was identified and reported. This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor with sufficient permissions on a scan target to place a binary in a specific filesystem location, and abuse the impacted plugin in order to escalate privileges.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image |
Remedy
Tenable has released updates to plugins to resolve the issue. The updates have been distributed via the Tenable plugin feed in feed serial numbers equal to or greater than #202403142053.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2390?
CVE-2024-2390 is considered a high severity vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious actors.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2390?
To fix CVE-2024-2390, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of the Nessus plugin provided by Tenable.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-2390?
CVE-2024-2390 affects the Tenable Nessus product, specifically instances that use its relevant plugins.
Can CVE-2024-2390 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-2390 requires sufficient permissions on the scan target, limiting its remote exploitability.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-2390?
The impact of CVE-2024-2390 includes potential unauthorized placement of binaries in specific filesystem locations.
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