Local Privilege Escalation in Trellix Agent for Windows by Trellix
CVE-2023-0975

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Trellix

Status
Trellix Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2023

What is CVE-2023-0975?

A security vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows that permits local users to manipulate the install or upgrade process. Specifically, during this workflow, a user may replace one of the Agent's critical executables prior to its execution, potentially allowing the user to gain elevated permissions on the system. This creates significant security risks and requires immediate attention from system administrators and users reliant on this software.

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Affected Version(s)

Trellix Agent Windows 5.7.8 <= 5.7.8

References

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=S...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Daniel Shaulov
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