CVE-2023-1490

Public Exploit
Max Secure Anti Virus Plus IoControlCode SDActMon.sys 0x220020 access control

Description

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x220020 in the library SDActMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223376.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Max Secure Anti Virus Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.223376 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223376 permissions required signature third party advisory
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1490 related exploit third party advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PmzG42vFkqpwfgTG0KACzyH8oA7OddWG/view exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1490?
CVE-2023-1490 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1490?
To fix CVE-2023-1490, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1490 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1490 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-1490?
CVE-2023-1490 affects Max Secure Anti Virus Plus.
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