CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-4383

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.30%

22th percentile - higher than 22% of all known CVEs

Summary

A critical vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux, affecting an unknown part of the file runasroot. Manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions.

Risk Assessment

The attack needs to be approached locally, but the disclosure of the exploit may increase the risk of this vulnerability being exploited by unauthorized users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and monitor the system for potential attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. The manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237315. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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