CVE-2023-4383 (GCVE-0-2023-4383)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-16 20:00 – Updated: 2024-08-02 07:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus runasroot incorrect execution-assigned permissions
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. The manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237315. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
7.8 (High)
7.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-279 - Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.237315 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237315 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://gist.github.com/dmknght/ac489cf3605ded09b… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroWorld | eScan Anti-Virus |
Affected:
7.0.32
|
guessed |
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