CVE-2020-9540: High severity Sophos HitmanPro.Alert vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2020
·Updated
Sophos HitmanPro.Alert before build 861 allows local elevation of privilege.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sophos HitmanPro.Alert<861
Event History
Mar 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Description
Mar 2, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-9540?
CVE-2020-9540 is a vulnerability in Sophos HitmanPro.Alert before build 861 that allows local elevation of privilege.
2
How severe is CVE-2020-9540?
CVE-2020-9540 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
3
How can I fix CVE-2020-9540?
To fix CVE-2020-9540, update your Sophos HitmanPro.Alert to build 861 or above. Refer to the vendor's website for the latest version.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9540?
Sophos HitmanPro.Alert versions before build 861 are affected by CVE-2020-9540.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9540?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-9540 on the official Sophos HitmanPro.Alert website: https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us/whatsnewalert.aspx