CVE-2025-11462: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AWS Client VPN macOS Client
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in the AWS VPN Client for macOS versions 1.3.2- 5.2.0 allows a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. Insufficient validation checks on the log destination directory during log rotation could allow a non-administrator user to create a symlink from a client log file to a privileged location. On log rotation, this could lead to code execution with root privileges if the user made crafted API calls which injected arbitrary code into the log file. We recommend users upgrade to AWS VPN Client for macOS 5.2.1 or the latest version.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-11462?
CVE-2025-11462 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11462?
To mitigate CVE-2025-11462, update the AWS VPN Client to versions beyond 5.2.0.
What versions of AWS VPN Client are affected by CVE-2025-11462?
CVE-2025-11462 affects AWS VPN Client versions from 1.3.2 to 5.2.0.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-11462?
Local users of the AWS VPN Client for macOS who have access to the affected versions are impacted by CVE-2025-11462.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2025-11462?
CVE-2025-11462 enables local users to exploit improper link resolution to execute malicious code with elevated privileges.