CVE-2023-4383

Public Exploit
MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus runasroot incorrect execution-assigned permissions

Description

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.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.237315 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237315 signature vdb entry permissions required
https://gist.github.com/dmknght/ac489cf3605ded09b3925521afee3003 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4383?
CVE-2023-4383 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4383?
To fix CVE-2023-4383, 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-2023-4383 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4383 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-2023-4383?
CVE-2023-4383 affects MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus.
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