CVE-2024-45271

Summary

CVE-2024-45271 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated local attacker to elevate their privileges to admin levels. This is achieved by exploiting improper input validation in the handling of config files. An attacker can deploy a specially crafted config file to gain admin access without the need for authentication. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems that have not applied the necessary patch or mitigation measures. Organizations are strongly advised to prioritize the update or remediation of this issue to prevent potential unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

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