CVE-2018-4863: Medium severity sophos endpoint security vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2018
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Updated

Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 allows local users to bypass an intended tamper protection mechanism by deleting the HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Sophos Endpoint Defense\ registry key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sophos Endpoint Protection=10.7

Event History

Apr 5, 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 CVE-2018-4863?

CVE-2018-4863 is a vulnerability in Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 that allows local users to bypass an intended tamper protection mechanism.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-4863?

CVE-2018-4863 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

How can local users exploit CVE-2018-4863?

Local users can exploit CVE-2018-4863 by deleting the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Sophos Endpoint Defense\ registry key.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2018-4863?

Sophos Endpoint Protection version 10.7 is affected by CVE-2018-4863.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-4863?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-4863 at the following URLs: [http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-v10.7-TAMPER-PROTECTION-BYPASS-CVE-2018-4863.txt](http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-v10.7-TAMPER-PROTECTION-BYPASS-CVE-2018-4863.txt), [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/6](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/6), [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44410/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44410/)

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