CVE-2023-41970: client connector — Fix

Description

An Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows during the Repair App functionality may allow Local Execution of Code.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 4.1.0.62.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.0

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-354 CWE-354

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zscaler	client_connector	< 4.1.0.62

References

Advisories & Patches

https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2022?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.1 https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2022?applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41970? +

An Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows during the Repair App functionality may allow Local Execution of Code.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 4.1.0.62. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-41970? +

CVE-2023-41970 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41970? +

CVE-2023-41970 affects products from zscaler, specifically: client_connector. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-41970? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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