PT-2023-16657 · Trellix · Trellix Agent For Windows

Daniel Shaulov · Published 2023-04-03 · Updated 2023-04-10 · CVE-2023-0975

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Trellix Agent for Windows versions 5.7.8 and earlier

Description A vulnerability exists that allows local users to replace one of the Agent's executables during the install/upgrade workflow, enabling them to elevate their permissions.

Recommendations For Trellix Agent for Windows versions 5.7.8 and earlier, update to a version later than 5.7.8 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Preservation of Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-0975

Affected Products

Trellix Agent For Windows

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-0975 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0975 · Security Note
• https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10396 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/61340 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/47421 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/47902 · Telegram Post