CVE-2023-29486 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass USB restrictions, execute arbitrary code, and access sensitive information via the Next-Gen Antivirus component 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-2023-29486?
CVE-2023-29486 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 3.7.0 on Windows, allows attackers to bypass USB access restrictions, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive information via Next-Gen Antivirus component. NOTE: Heimdal argues that the limitation described here is a Microsoft Windows issue, not a Heimdal specific vulnerability. The USB control solution by Heimdal is meant to manage Microsoft Windows native USB restrictions. They maintain that their solution functions as a management layer over Windows settings and is not to blame for limitations in Windows' detection capabilities.
Weakness: CWE-1333
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29486?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heimdalsecurity Thor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-29486 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29486 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frjf-28g7-3864.