CVE-2023-29485 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass network filtering and execute arbitrary code via the DarkLayer Guard module in Heimdal Thor agent.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-29485?

CVE-2023-29485 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Heimdal Thor agent versions 3.4.2 and before on Windows and 2.6.9 and before on macOS, allows attackers to bypass network filtering, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive information via DarkLayer Guard threat prevention module. NOTE: Heimdal disputes the validity of this issue arguing that their DNS Security for Endpoint filters DNS traffic on the endpoint by intercepting system-generated DNS requests. The product was not designed to intercept DNS requests from third-party solutions.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29485?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Heimdalsecurity Thor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29485?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29485 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29485 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29485 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59fq-5jw2-685q.

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