CVE-2023-29144 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 12 Dec 2025 Updated 12 Dec 2025

Attackers can bypass malware detection in Malwarebytes for Linux due to improper signature computation, allowing malicious code to evade scanning.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29144?

CVE-2023-29144 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Malwarebytes 1.0.14 for Linux doesn't properly compute signatures in some scenarios. This allows a bypass of detection.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29144?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Malwarebytes Malwarebytes.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29144?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w37p-hc4m-chqj.