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CVE-2023-0975 (GCVE-0-2023-0975)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-03 15:27 – Updated: 2025-02-11 15:51
VLAI
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.
Severity
8.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-11 15:51 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-281 - Improper Preservation of Permissions
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Trellix Trellix Agent Affected: 5.7.8 , ≤ 5.7.8 (custom)
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Credits
Daniel Shaulov
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