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CVE-2023-2847

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2023-2847 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. During internal security analysis, a local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified. On a machine with the affected ESET product installed, it was possible for a user with lower privileges due to improper privilege management to trigger actions with root privileges. ESET remedied this possible attack vector and has prepared new builds of its products that are no longer susceptible to this vulnerability. . EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

During internal security analysis, a local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified. On a machine with the affected ESET product installed, it was possible for a user with lower privileges due to improper privilege management to trigger actions with root privileges. ESET remedied this possible attack vector and has prepared new builds of its products that are no longer susceptible to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EsetCyber Security>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3700.0
EsetEndpoint Antivirus< 8.1.12.0
EsetEndpoint Antivirus>= 7.0.0, < 7.3.3600.0
EsetEndpoint Antivirus>= 9.0.5.0, < 9.0.10.0
EsetEndpoint Antivirus>= 9.1.4.0, < 9.1.11.0
EsetServer Security< 8.1.823.0
EsetServer Security>= 9.0.464.0, < 9.0.466.0
EsetServer Security>= 9.1.96.0, < 9.1.98.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2847?
During internal security analysis, a local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified. On a machine with the affected ESET product installed, it was possible for a user with lower privileges due to improper privilege management to trigger actions with root privileges. ESET remedied this possible attack vector and has prepared new builds of its products that are no longer susceptible to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-2847?
CVE-2023-2847 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2847?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST