CVE-2024-38495: Symantec Privileged Access Manager User Enumeration vulnerability
Published Jul 15, 2024
·Updated
A specific authentication strategy allows a malicious attacker to learn ids of all PAM users defined in its database.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Symantec Privileged Access Manager
Event History
Jul 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38495?
CVE-2024-38495 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on user authentication.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38495?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38495, ensure you update to the latest version of Symantec Privileged Access Manager where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-38495?
Exploiting CVE-2024-38495 allows attackers to enumerate all PAM user IDs, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
4
Is CVE-2024-38495 exploit-related to social engineering?
CVE-2024-38495 does not require social engineering techniques as it involves direct exploitation of authentication mechanisms.
5
Which versions of Symantec Privileged Access Manager are affected by CVE-2024-38495?
CVE-2024-38495 affects certain versions of Symantec Privileged Access Manager prior to the security update that addresses this vulnerability.