CVE Catalog

CVE-2024-23774

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 unquoted Windows search path vulnerability exists in the KSchedulerSvc.exe and AMPTools.exe components. This allows local attackers to execute code of their choice with NT Authority\SYSTEM privileges.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access can gain full control over the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and the entire IT infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately update Quest KACE Agent to a patched version and apply appropriate Windows search path security measures.

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 unquoted Windows search path vulnerability exists in the KSchedulerSvc.exe and AMPTools.exe components. This allows local attackers to execute code of their choice with NT Authority\SYSTEM privileges.

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