CVE-2018-17775: High severity seqrite end point security vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2018
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Updated

Seqrite End Point Security v7.4 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES%\Seqrite\Seqrite, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Seqrite End Point Security=7.4

Event History

Oct 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17775?

CVE-2018-17775 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17775?

To fix CVE-2018-17775, remove the 'Everyone: (F)' permission for the affected directory and restrict access to authorized users only.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-17775?

CVE-2018-17775 specifically affects Seqrite End Point Security version 7.4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-17775 allow?

CVE-2018-17775 allows local users to perform privilege escalation by replacing executable files with malicious software.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-17775?

As of now, there is no public patch specifically mentioned for CVE-2018-17775, so manual permission adjustments are recommended.

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