CVE-2024-23463
Zscaler Client Connector vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2024-23463) affects the Zscaler Client Connector's anti-tampering protection mechanism on Windows systems prior to version 4.2.1. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 30, 2024, and was assigned by Zscaler, Inc. (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CWE-367) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems, as indicated by the CVSS scoring. The anti-tampering protection bypass could allow attackers to manipulate or compromise the security features of the Zscaler Client Connector (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade to Zscaler Client Connector version 4.2.1 or later to address this vulnerability (NVD, Zscaler Release).

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