PT-2023-3573 · Keysight · Keysight Geolocation Server

Mr_Me + 2 · Published 2023-07-18 · Updated 2023-07-27 · CVE-2023-36853

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Keysight Geolocation Server versions 2.4.2 and prior

Description A low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location, which could be abused to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is related to the use of dangerous methods or functions.

Recommendations For Keysight Geolocation Server versions 2.4.2 and prior, consider restricting access to the ZIP file creation functionality to prevent exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the affected functionality that allows loading DLLs with SYSTEM privileges. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-03794

CVE-2023-36853

ZDI-23-975

Affected Products

Keysight Geolocation Server

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36853 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-975 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36853 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-03794 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/54686 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/67024 · Telegram Post
• https://cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02 · Note