CVE-2020-23967: High severity drweb web security space vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2021
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Updated

Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.

Affected Software

2 affected components
DrWeb Security Space=11.0
DrWeb Security Space=12.0

Event History

Mar 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-23967?

To mitigate CVE-2020-23967, users should update Dr.Web Security Space to the latest patched version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 affects local users of Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 without administrative privileges.

4

What causes CVE-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 is caused by insufficient control during the autoupdate process in Dr.Web Security Space.

5

Can CVE-2020-23967 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-23967 requires local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without physical access to the affected system.

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