CVE-2018-16261 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Pulse Secure Pulse Desktop Client 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1, there is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability with Dynamic Certificate Trust.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16261?

CVE-2018-16261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). In Pulse Secure Pulse Desktop Client 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1, there is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability with Dynamic Certificate Trust.

How severe is CVE-2018-16261?

CVE-2018-16261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client.