#VU102847 Use of uninitialized resource in Endpoint Manager - CVE-2024-13164

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102847

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-13164

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Endpoint Manager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Ivanti

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources within the AlertService. A local user can disclose stored credentials and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Endpoint Manager: before 2022

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External links
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-January-2025-for-EPM-2024-and-EPM-2022-SU6?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-039/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.