CVE-2023-38041 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover how CVE-2023-38041 allows user privilege escalation in Ivanti Secure Access Client, posing a high risk. Learn mitigation steps and update advice.
A logged in user may elevate its permissions by abusing a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition which can lead to unauthorized access on the affected system.
Understanding CVE-2023-38041
This section provides insights into the impact and technical details of the CVE-2023-38041 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2023-38041?
CVE-2023-38041 allows a logged-in user to exploit a race condition to gain elevated permissions on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
The Impact of CVE-2023-38041
The vulnerability poses a high severity risk with a CVSS base score of 7.8, enabling attackers to escalate their privileges and access sensitive information on the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-38041
Explore the specifics of the vulnerability including affected systems, versions, and exploitation mechanisms.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability affects Ivanti Secure Access Client version 22.6R1, allowing attackers to escalate their privileges through a TOCTOU race condition.
Affected Systems and Versions
Ivanti Secure Access Client version 22.6R1 is impacted by this vulnerability, with versions less than 22.6R1 being susceptible to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Exploitation Mechanism
By exploiting the Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition, an attacker can manipulate the system to gain unauthorized elevated permissions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn about the steps to mitigate the CVE-2023-38041 vulnerability and enhance the security of your systems.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to apply the latest client-side release provided by Ivanti to address the privilege escalation issue on Windows user machines.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement strict privilege management protocols and regularly update software to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for updates and patches from Ivanti to ensure that your Secure Access Client remains secure against potential exploits.