Vulnerability Description
The barracudavpn component of the Barracuda VPN Client prior to version 5.0.2.7 for Linux, macOS, and OpenBSD runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged local attacker to load a malicious library, resulting in arbitrary code executing as root.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Barracuda | Vpn Client | < 5.0.2.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://campus.barracuda.com/product/networkaccessclient/doc/78154147/release-notVendor Advisory
- https://blog.mirch.io/2019/02/14/cve-2019-6724-barracuda-vpn-client-privilege-esExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://campus.barracuda.com/product/networkaccessclient/doc/78154149/release-noVendor Advisory
- http://campus.barracuda.com/product/networkaccessclient/doc/78154147/release-notVendor Advisory
- https://blog.mirch.io/2019/02/14/cve-2019-6724-barracuda-vpn-client-privilege-esExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://campus.barracuda.com/product/networkaccessclient/doc/78154149/release-noVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6724?
CVE-2019-6724 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The barracudavpn component of the Barracuda VPN Client prior to version 5.0.2.7 for Linux, macOS, and OpenBSD runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged local attacker to load a malici...
How severe is CVE-2019-6724?
CVE-2019-6724 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6724?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Barracuda Vpn Client, Apple Mac Os X, Linux Linux Kernel, Openbsd Openbsd.