Local privilege escalation
CVE-2023-2270

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netskope

Status
Netskope Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2023-2270?

The Netskope Client Service, operating with NT\SYSTEM privileges, is susceptible to a local file write issue. This vulnerability arises due to the service's use of a relative path which allows local users to manipulate files in sensitive locations. By successfully exploiting this vulnerability, a local user can execute code under the elevated NT\SYSTEM privileges, thereby compromising the system. The flaw exists in versions prior to R100, highlighting the need for users to upgrade to secure their environments.

Affected Version(s)

Netskope Client Windows 100;0

References

https://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Netskope credits Jean-Jamil Khalife from HDWSec for reporting this flaw
.