CVE-2024-38499: Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability in CA Client Automation 14.5

Published Dec 17, 2024
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Updated

CA Client Automation (ITCM) allows non-admin/non-root users to encrypt a string using CAF CLI and SDACMD CLI. This would allow the non admin user to access the critical encryption keys which further causes the exploitation of stored credentials. This fix doesn't allow a non-admin/non-root user to execute "caf encrypt"/"sdacmd encrypt" commands.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CA Client Automation

Event History

Dec 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38499?

CVE-2024-38499 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing critical encryption keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38499?

To fix CVE-2024-38499, ensure that only admin or root users are allowed to use the CAF CLI and SD_ACMD CLI for encryption.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38499?

CVE-2024-38499 affects non-admin and non-root users of CA Client Automation who can access encryption functionalities.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-38499?

The impact of CVE-2024-38499 is that it allows unauthorized users to exploit stored credentials by accessing critical encryption keys.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38499?

There is currently no documented workaround for CVE-2024-38499 other than applying the appropriate permissions to CLI access.

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