McAfee Safe Connect VPN Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability [CVE-2023-40352]
CVE number = CVE-2023-40352
Affected product = McAfee Safe Connect VPN
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of McAfee Safe Connect VPN.
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 product 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 SYSTEM.
McAfee has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.
More information can be found at:
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103462&page=shell&shell=article-view
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.