CVE-2024-8539: High severity ivanti secure access client vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2024
·
Updated

Improper authorization in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R3 allows a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive configuration files.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Ivanti Secure Access Client<22.7
Ivanti Secure Access Client=22.7
Ivanti Secure Access Client=22.7-r1
Ivanti Secure Access Client=22.7-r1.1
Ivanti Secure Access Client=22.7-r2
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8539?

CVE-2024-8539 has not been assigned a CVSS score, but the vulnerability presents a serious risk due to improper authorization allowing local authenticated attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8539?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8539, you should upgrade Ivanti Secure Access Client to version 22.7R3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8539?

CVE-2024-8539 affects users of Ivanti Secure Access Client versions prior to 22.7R3.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-8539?

CVE-2024-8539 can be exploited by local authenticated attackers to modify sensitive configuration files.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-8539?

The implications of CVE-2024-8539 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive configurations, leading to further exploitation of the affected systems.

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