CVE-2023-36853

Keysight Geolocation Server Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Description

​In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • ​Keysight recommends upgrading the N6854A Geolocation server to version 2.4.3 https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/computer-software/n6854a-geolocation-server-and-n6841a-rf-sensor-software-sw319.html .

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Keysight Technologies N6845A Geolocation Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36853?
CVE-2023-36853 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36853?
To fix CVE-2023-36853: ​Keysight recommends upgrading the N6854A Geolocation server to version 2.4.3 https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/computer-software/n6854a-geolocation-server-and-n6841a-rf-sensor-software-sw319.html .
Is CVE-2023-36853 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-36853 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-2023-36853?
CVE-2023-36853 affects Keysight Technologies N6845A Geolocation Server.
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