CVE-2020-11634 Code injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via DLL hijacking in the Zscaler Client Connector for Windows.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-11634?

CVE-2020-11634 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Zscaler Client Connector for Windows prior to 2.1.2.105 had a DLL hijacking vulnerability caused due to the configuration of OpenSSL. A local adversary may be able to execute arbitrary code in the SYSTEM context.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11634?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zscaler Client Connector.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11634?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11634 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2020-11634 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11634 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mch-783h-q63m.