SB2023090434 - Security restrictions bypass in Mozilla VPN for Linux
Published: September 4, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023090434
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4104)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an invalid Polkit Authentication check and missing authentication requirements for D-Bus methods. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and configure arbitrary VPN setups.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.