CVE-2023-45160

Elevated Temp Directory Execution in 1E Client

Description

In the affected version of the 1E Client, an ordinary user could subvert downloaded instruction resource files, e.g., to substitute a harmful script. by replacing a resource script file created by an instruction at run time with a malicious script. The 1E Client's temporary directory is now locked down in the released patch. Resolution: This has been fixed in patch Q23094  This issue has also been fixed in the Mac Client in updated versions of Non-Windows release v8.1.2.62 - please re-download from the 1E Support site. Customers with Mac Client versions higher than v8.1 will need to upgrade to v23.11 to remediate this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory 1e.com
Affected: 1E 1E Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/1e-2023-2002/
https://1e.my.site.com/s/
https://www.1e.com/trust-security-compliance/cve-info/ vendor advisory
https://www.1e.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45160?
CVE-2023-45160 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45160?
To fix CVE-2023-45160, 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-2023-45160 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45160 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-2023-45160?
CVE-2023-45160 affects 1E 1E Client.
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