Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows and Linux Hosting Product from Vendor

CVE-2023-5847

What is CVE-2023-5847?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists that enables low privileged attackers to exploit specific conditions to load a carefully crafted file during the installation or upgrade process. This could allow unauthorized access to escalate privileges on both Windows and Linux hosting environments, potentially leading to further compromises and data breaches. It is crucial for administrators to review their installations and apply necessary patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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