Advisory Details

May 29th, 2024

A10 Thunder ADC Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-525
ZDI-CAN-22754

CVE ID CVE-2024-30369
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS A10
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Thunder ADC
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. 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 installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS A10 has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/cve-2024-30368-cve-2024-30369
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-12-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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