#VU96005 Improper preservation of permissions in Zabbix Agent - CVE-2024-22121

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96005

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22121

CWE-ID: CWE-281

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zabbix Agent
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Zabbix

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to modify application settings.

The vulnerability exists due to improper preservation of permissions within Zabbix Agent MSI Installer. A local user can user access options via msiexec.exe.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zabbix Agent: before 5.0.43

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External links
https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-25011

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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.