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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-23456
CVE-2024-23456:
Zscaler Client Connector vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-23456 affects Zscaler Client Connector versions prior to 4.2.0.190 with anti-tampering enabled. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in August 2024, allowing anti-tampering to be disabled under certain conditions without signature validation (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-347 (Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) according to NIST's assessment (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N). Zscaler's own assessment rates it slightly higher with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to bypass the anti-tampering protection mechanisms in Zscaler Client Connector, which could lead to unauthorized modifications of the software's security features (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to Zscaler Client Connector version 4.2.0.190 or later to address this vulnerability (Vendor Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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