CVE-2024-30164: Buffer Overflow

Published May 28, 2024
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Updated

Amazon AWS Client VPN has a buffer overflow that could potentially allow a local actor to execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions. This is resolved in 3.11.1 on Windows, 3.9.1 on macOS, and 3.12.1 on Linux. NOTE: although the macOS resolution is the same as for CVE-2024-30165, this vulnerability on macOS is not the same as CVE-2024-30165.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Amazon Aws Client Vpn<3.11.1
Amazon Aws Client Vpn<3.9.1
Amazon Aws Client Vpn<3.12.1

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 28, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:34 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30164?

CVE-2024-30164 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local execution of arbitrary commands with elevated permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30164?

To fix CVE-2024-30164, upgrade to AWS Client VPN version 3.11.1 on Windows, 3.9.1 on macOS, or 3.12.1 on Linux.

3

What can exploit CVE-2024-30164?

CVE-2024-30164 can be exploited by a local actor who has access to the system running the affected version of AWS Client VPN.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-30164?

CVE-2024-30164 affects AWS Client VPN versions prior to 3.11.1 for Windows, 3.9.1 for macOS, and 3.12.1 for Linux.

5

Is CVE-2024-30164 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2024-30164 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the system to exploit.

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