CVE-2024-4018: 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 (local appliance api modules) allows Privilege Escalation.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·08:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4018?

To fix CVE-2024-4018, users should upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 affects the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to, but not including, 4.0.3 on 64-bit Windows.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 is an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation on the affected products.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-4018?

The vendor for CVE-2024-4018 is BeyondTrust, the developer of the U-Series Appliance.

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