#VU21348 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows - CVE-2019-6145
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21348
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: Forcepoint
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to software tries to execute programs in the following locations, when the VPN client is started:
- "C:\Program.exe"
- "C:\Program Files (x86)\Forcepoint\VPN.exe"
A local user with ability to place malicious binaries into these directories can execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows: 6.6.0
External links
https://safebreach.com/Post/Forcepoint-VPN-Client-for-Windows-Unquoted-Search-Path-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-6145
https://support.forcepoint.com/KBArticle?id=000017525
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.
