What is the severity of CVE-2024-3291?

CVE-2024-3291 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3291?

To fix CVE-2024-3291, upgrade the Nessus Agent to version 10.6.4 or later, ensuring that secure permissions are enforced on directory installation.

Which versions of Nessus Agent are affected by CVE-2024-3291?

Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.6.4 are affected by CVE-2024-3291.

What impact does CVE-2024-3291 have on system security?

CVE-2024-3291 can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated access to the system.

How can I verify if my Nessus Agent is vulnerable to CVE-2024-3291?

You can verify vulnerability to CVE-2024-3291 by checking the version of your Nessus Agent and its installation directory permissions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-3291

high

7.8

CWE

281

17/5/2024

21/11/2024

CVE-2024-3291: Privilege Escalation

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

When installing Nessus Agent to a directory outside of the default location on a Windows host, Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.6.4 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nessus Agent	<10.6.4

Remedy

Tenable has released Nessus Agent 10.6.4 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-agents ).

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2024-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3291?
CVE-2024-3291 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3291?
To fix CVE-2024-3291, upgrade the Nessus Agent to version 10.6.4 or later, ensuring that secure permissions are enforced on directory installation.
Which versions of Nessus Agent are affected by CVE-2024-3291?
Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.6.4 are affected by CVE-2024-3291.
What impact does CVE-2024-3291 have on system security?
CVE-2024-3291 can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated access to the system.
How can I verify if my Nessus Agent is vulnerable to CVE-2024-3291?
You can verify vulnerability to CVE-2024-3291 by checking the version of your Nessus Agent and its installation directory permissions.

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