Vulnerability Description
Amazon AWS Client VPN has a buffer overflow that could potentially allow a local actor to execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions. This is resolved in 3.11.1 on Windows, 3.9.1 on macOS, and 3.12.1 on Linux. NOTE: although the macOS resolution is the same as for CVE-2024-30165, this vulnerability on macOS is not the same as CVE-2024-30165.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-linux.h
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos.h
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-windows
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-linux.h
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos.h
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-windows
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-30164?
CVE-2024-30164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Amazon AWS Client VPN has a buffer overflow that could potentially allow a local actor to execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions. This is resolved in 3.11.1 on Windows, 3.9.1 on macOS, a...
How severe is CVE-2024-30164?
CVE-2024-30164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-30164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.