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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-29819
CVE-2023-29819:
Webroot SecureAnywhere vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A security vulnerability was identified in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and earlier versions that allows a local attacker to bypass protections via a crafted payload. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2023-29819 and was published on May 12, 2023 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) by NIST and CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) by CISA-ADP (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker, operating as a non-administrator, to read the registry containing the default allowlist and bypass security protections (Security Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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