CVE-2023-47172 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges on systems running WithSecure endpoint security products.

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-2023-47172?

CVE-2023-47172 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain WithSecure products allow Local Privilege Escalation. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47172?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Withsecure Client Security, Withsecure Elements Endpoint Protection, Withsecure Email and Server Security, Withsecure Server Security.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47172?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-47172 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47172 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cp2-fvjp-4q3f.

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