CVE-2024-3290: Race Condition

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

A race condition vulnerability exists where an authenticated, local attacker on a Windows Nessus host could modify installation parameters at installation time, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the Nessus host

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tenable Nessus

Remediation

Information

Tenable has released Nessus 10.7.3 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus ).

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3290?

CVE-2024-3290 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3290?

To fix CVE-2024-3290, ensure that you are running the latest version of Tenable Nessus that includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3290?

CVE-2024-3290 affects authenticated, local users on Windows systems running Tenable Nessus.

4

What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2024-3290?

CVE-2024-3290 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Nessus host during installation.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-3290?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-3290 requires the attacker to be authenticated on the Windows Nessus host.

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