CVE-2023-45160

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified

CVE-2023-45160 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the affected version of the 1E Client, an ordinary user could subvert downloaded instruction resource files, e.g., to substitute a harmful script. by replacing a resource script file created by an instruction at run time with a malicious script. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the affected version of the 1E Client, an ordinary user could subvert downloaded instruction resource files, e.g., to substitute a harmful script. by replacing a resource script file created by an instruction at run time with a malicious script. The 1E Client's temporary directory is now locked down in the released patch. Resolution: This has been fixed in patch Q23094  This issue has also been fixed in the Mac Client in updated versions of Non-Windows release v8.1.2.62 - please re-download from the 1E Support site. Customers with Mac Client versions higher than v8.1 will need to upgrade to v23.11 to remediate this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
1eClient8.1.2.62
1eClient8.4.1.159
1eClient9.0.1.88
1eClient23.7.1.151

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45160?
In the affected version of the 1E Client, an ordinary user could subvert downloaded instruction resource files, e.g., to substitute a harmful script. by replacing a resource script file created by an instruction at run time with a malicious script. The 1E Client's temporary directory is now locked down in the released patch. Resolution: This has been fixed in patch Q23094  This issue has also been fixed in the Mac Client in updated versions of Non-Windows release v8.1.2.62 - please re-download from the 1E Support site. Customers with Mac Client versions higher than v8.1 will need to upgrade to v23.11 to remediate this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-45160?
CVE-2023-45160 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45160?
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