Description: CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized
access, loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the workstation when non-admin
authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries
CVE-2024-9002
Published Date: 2024-10-11T14:15:06.397
Last Modified: 2024-10-11T14:15:06.397
CVSS Score: 7.8 (HIGH)
EPSS Score: N/A
Risk Score: N/A
Risk Score based on CVSS score and EPSS. This score is for reference purposes and is not internationally recognized.
CVSS:
7.8 |
EPSS:
0%
Mitre ATT&CK Technical v15.1
T1053.002 – At
Technical Analysis & Mitigation Measures
1. Technical Attack Analysis:
– Attack Techniques :
– Privilege Escalation : Unauthorized users exploit the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the workstation.
– Binary Tampering : Attackers may modify existing binaries or introduce malicious binaries to execute with higher privileges.
– Unauthorized Access : Exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functionalities.
– Data Manipulation and Exfiltration : Once elevated privileges are obtained, attackers can manipulate or exfiltrate sensitive information.
– Possible Outcomes of Exploitation :
– Compromise of system integrity and availability.
– Unauthorized access to confidential information.
– Potential for lateral movement within the network.
– Installation of persistent backdoors or malware.
– Complete loss of control over the affected system.
2. Mitigation Measures:
– Implement least privilege access controls.
– Regularly review and update user permissions.
– Use application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized binaries from executing.
– Monitor and log changes to critical system binaries.
– Apply security patches and updates promptly.
– Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
– Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
– Educate users on the risks of privilege escalation and secure computing practices.
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