Polkit Authentication Flaw in Mozilla VPN Client for Linux
CVE-2023-4104
5.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2023-4104?
An improper Polkit Authentication check in the Mozilla VPN client for Linux allows local users to create and configure arbitrary VPN setups without the necessary credentials. This oversight compromises the integrity of VPN configurations, potentially enabling unauthorized access to secured networks and sensitive data. The issue is limited to versions prior to 2.16.1 on Linux, while other operating systems remain unaffected.
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Affected Version(s)
Mozilla VPN 2.16.1 < unspecified
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Matthias Gerstner