Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TA for Linux and MacOS by Trellix
CVE-2024-0213

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Trellix

Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2024

What is CVE-2024-0213?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in TA for Linux and TA for MacOS versions prior to 5.8.1, allowing local users to exploit a memory corruption flaw in the TA service that runs with root privileges. Successful exploitation can lead to elevated permissions, enabling user actions that compromise system integrity, or result in a Denial of Service (DoS) scenario. Additionally, this vulnerability may hinder event reporting to the ePO by failing to validate input from files adequately, creating further security risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Trellix Agent (TA) Prior to 5.8.1

References

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

Lockheed Martin Red Team
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