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