CVE-2024-23480 Insecure MacOS code sign check fallback

High 7.5 Published Updated

A fallback mechanism in macOS code signing checks allows arbitrary code execution, requiring users to upgrade the Zscaler Client Connector.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-23480?

CVE-2024-23480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector, published on 1 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A fallback mechanism in code sign checking on macOS may allow arbitrary code execution. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS prior to 4.2.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23480?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zscaler Client Connector.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23480?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-23480 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23480 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvpq-95j2-mc36.

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