CVE-2023-0975

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10396	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:a:trellix:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 04:02

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.	A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

Information

Published : 2023-04-03 16:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 20:13

NVD link : CVE-2023-0975

Mitre link : CVE-2023-0975

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-0975

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

windows

trellix

agent

CWE

CWE-281

Improper Preservation of Permissions

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