CVE-2024-6975: Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6975?

cato client: upgrade to 5.10.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6975 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6975 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6975 affect?

CVE-2024-6975 affects cato client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6975?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6975 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cato client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cato · Vendor: catonetworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

catonetworks cato client UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.10.34

Fixed in: 5.10.34

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cato-client || rpm -q cato-client || cato-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.10.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cato-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cato-client

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6975?

cato client: upgrade to 5.10.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6975 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6975 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-6975 affect?

CVE-2024-6975 affects cato client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6975?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

OpenSSL vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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