CVE-2022-27609

Description

Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows does not provide sufficient anti-tampering protection of services by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory forcepoint.com
Affected: Forcepoint One Endpoint
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27609.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27609?
CVE-2022-27609 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-27609?
To fix CVE-2022-27609: Upgrade Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.
Is CVE-2022-27609 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-27609 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-27609?
CVE-2022-27609 affects Forcepoint One Endpoint.
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