CVE-2023-4383 HIGH

CVE-2023-4383: MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus runasroot incorrect execution-assigned permissions

Vendor Microworld
Product eScan Anti-Virus
Weakness CWE-279
Published August 16, 2023
Last update August 2, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. The manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237315. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 16, 2023 CVE published
August 2, 2024 Record updated