CVE-2024-13177

MEDIUMCVSS 5.2/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2024-13177 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. This issue affects Netskope Client: before 123.0, before 117.1.11.2310, before 120.1.10.2306.

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13177?
Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. This issue affects Netskope Client: before 123.0, before 117.1.11.2310, before 120.1.10.2306.
How severe is CVE-2024-13177?
CVE-2024-13177 has a CVSS score of 5.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13177?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST