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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-22754: ZDI-24-525: A10 Thunder ADC Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 29 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
A10 Thunder ADC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22754?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-22754 is critical due to the privilege escalation potential.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22754?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-22754, apply the latest security patches provided by A10 Networks for Thunder ADC.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22754?

    All installations of A10 Thunder ADC that are running vulnerable versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-22754.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-22754 be exploited remotely?

    No, an attacker must first have local access to execute low-privileged code to exploit ZDI-CAN-22754.

  • What systems are impacted by ZDI-CAN-22754?

    ZDI-CAN-22754 specifically impacts A10 Thunder ADC systems with the identified vulnerability.

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