CVE-2023-1491

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

Description

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function 0x220020 in the library MaxCryptMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223377 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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.223377 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223377 permissions required signature third party advisory
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1491 related exploit third party advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-h-6ijBvucNU-dYglWW5n4l2ys-MDAF9/view exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1491?
CVE-2023-1491 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1491?
To fix CVE-2023-1491, 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-2023-1491 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1491 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-2023-1491?
CVE-2023-1491 affects Max Secure Anti Virus Plus.
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