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Trellix Agent: CVE-2023-0975: CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions

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Trellix Agent: CVE-2023-0975: CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
03/30/2023
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/04/2023
Modified
11/08/2023

Description

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

Solution(s)

  • trellix-agent-upgrade-5-7-9-139

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