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CVE-2024-3292: Race Condition

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

A race condition vulnerability exists where an authenticated, local attacker on a Windows Nessus Agent host could modify installation parameters at installation time, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the Nessus host. - CVE-2024-3292

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nessus Agent

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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-3292?

    CVE-2024-3292 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-3292?

    To fix CVE-2024-3292, update the Tenable Nessus Agent to the latest version provided by Tenable.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-3292?

    CVE-2024-3292 affects authenticated users on systems running the Tenable Nessus Agent.

  • Can CVE-2024-3292 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2024-3292 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-3292?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-3292 could lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, compromising system integrity.

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