CVE-2024-4017: Privilege Escalation in U-Series Appliance

Published Apr 19, 2024
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Updated

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance on Windows, 64 bit (filesystem modules) allows DLL Side-Loading.This issue affects U-Series Appliance: from 3.4 before 4.0.3.

Affected Software

3 affected components
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance>3.4, <4.0.3
All of the following
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance>=3.4<4.0.3
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4017?

CVE-2024-4017 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management allowing DLL side-loading.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4017?

To remediate CVE-2024-4017, upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.

3

What versions of BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance are affected by CVE-2024-4017?

CVE-2024-4017 affects BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to but not including 4.0.3.

4

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2024-4017?

No, Microsoft Windows itself is not affected by CVE-2024-4017, but the vulnerability exists in the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance running on Windows.

5

What impact could CVE-2024-4017 have on my system?

CVE-2024-4017 could allow an attacker to execute malicious DLL files due to improper privilege management, leading to potential unauthorized access.

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