Advisory Details

April 1st, 2024

Flexera Software FlexNet Publisher Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-359
ZDI-CAN-22591

CVE ID CVE-2024-2658
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Flexera Software
AFFECTED PRODUCTS FlexNet Publisher
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Flexera Software FlexNet Publisher. 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 configuration of OpenSSL. The process loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Flexera Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://community.flexera.com/t5/FlexNet-Publisher-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2024-2658-FlexNet-Publisher-potential-local-privilege/ta-p/313003
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-11-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-04-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Xavier DANEST
BACK TO ADVISORIES