CVE Catalog

CVE-2024-23773

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Agent for Windows 12.0.38 and 13.1.23.0. An Arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in the KSchedulerSvc.exe component. Local attackers can delete any file of their choice with NT Authority\SYSTEM privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that an attacker with local access can delete critical system or application files, potentially leading to system crashes, data loss, or privilege escalation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Quest KACE Agent to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. Also, limit local access to systems running the vulnerable agent version.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Agent for Windows 12.0.38 and 13.1.23.0. An Arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in the KSchedulerSvc.exe component. Local attackers can delete any file of their choice with NT Authority\SYSTEM privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS