CVE-2023-5847
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5847 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Under certain conditions, a low privileged attacker could load a specially crafted file during installation or upgrade to escalate privileges on Windows and Linux hosts.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Under certain conditions, a low privileged attacker could load a specially crafted file during installation or upgrade to escalate privileges on Windows and Linux hosts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | < 10.6.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus Agent | < 10.4.3 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-37Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-38Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-37Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-38Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5847?
Under certain conditions, a low privileged attacker could load a specially crafted file during installation or upgrade to escalate privileges on Windows and Linux hosts.
How severe is CVE-2023-5847?
CVE-2023-5847 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5847?
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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