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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-8254
CVE-2020-8254:
Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-8254 was discovered in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions prior to 9.1R9. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 27, 2020, and affects Pulse Connect Secure (PCS), Pulse Policy Secure (PPS), and Pulse Secure Desktop Client (PDC) products (CERT-FR, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability allows for Remote Code Execution (RCE) if users can be convinced to connect to a malicious server. This security flaw is tracked under CWE-23 classification (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to remote code execution, data integrity compromise, and confidentiality breaches if successfully exploited (CERT-FR).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in version 9.1R9 of the Pulse Secure Desktop Client. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (CERT-FR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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