CVE-2020-8248 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2020-8248?

CVE-2020-8248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-8248?

CVE-2020-8248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8248?

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

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	< 9.1

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8248?

CVE-2020-8248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.

How severe is CVE-2020-8248?

CVE-2020-8248 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-2020-8248?

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