What is the severity of CVE-2024-9842?

CVE-2024-9842 has a moderate severity due to incorrect permissions allowing local authenticated attackers to create arbitrary folders.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9842?

To fix CVE-2024-9842, upgrade the Ivanti Secure Access Client to version 22.7R4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9842?

CVE-2024-9842 affects users of Ivanti Secure Access Client versions prior to 22.7R4.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-9842?

The impact of CVE-2024-9842 allows local authenticated attackers to potentially disrupt the file system by creating arbitrary folders.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9842?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-9842; upgrading to the fixed version is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-9842

high

7.3

CWE

732 267

EPSS

0.043%

12/11/2024

17/1/2025

CVE-2024-9842

First published: Tue Nov 12 2024(Updated: )

Incorrect permissions in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R4 allows a local authenticated attacker to create arbitrary folders.

Credit: 3c1d8aa1-5a33-4ea4-8992-aadd6440af75

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
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
Ivanti Secure Access Client	=22.7-r3
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-ICS-Ivanti-Policy-Secure-IPS-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-ISAC-Multiple-CVEs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9842?
CVE-2024-9842 has a moderate severity due to incorrect permissions allowing local authenticated attackers to create arbitrary folders.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9842?
To fix CVE-2024-9842, upgrade the Ivanti Secure Access Client to version 22.7R4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9842?
CVE-2024-9842 affects users of Ivanti Secure Access Client versions prior to 22.7R4.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-9842?
The impact of CVE-2024-9842 allows local authenticated attackers to potentially disrupt the file system by creating arbitrary folders.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9842?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-9842; upgrading to the fixed version is recommended.

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