Description

CVE-2024-0819 is a vulnerability in TeamViewer Remote Client that allows a low-privileged user to elevate privileges by changing the personal password setting and establishing a remote connection to a logged-in admin account. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3 and an SVRS of 56, indicating a moderate level of severity.

Key Insights

• Privilege Escalation: This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to gain administrative privileges on the affected system.
• Remote Access: The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain access to the system without physical access.
• Active Exploits: Active exploits for this vulnerability have been published, indicating that it is actively being exploited by attackers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Update Software: Update TeamViewer Remote Client to version 15.51.5 or later to patch the vulnerability.
• Disable Remote Access: Disable remote access to the affected system until the vulnerability is patched.
• Use Strong Passwords: Use strong and unique passwords for all administrative accounts.
• Implement Multi-Factor Authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts to prevent unauthorized access.

Additional Information

• Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
• CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
• In the Wild: This vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers.

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