CVE-2022-27609: Medium severity forcepoint one endpoint vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2022
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Updated

Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows does not provide sufficient anti-tampering protection of services by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Forcepoint One Endpoint Windows<22.01

Remediation

Information

Upgrade Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

Event History

Apr 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27609?

CVE-2022-27609 is a vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows that allows users with Administrator privileges to disable the endpoint protection.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27609?

The severity of CVE-2022-27609 is medium with a severity value of 6.

3

How does CVE-2022-27609 affect Forcepoint One Endpoint?

CVE-2022-27609 affects Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows by allowing users with Administrator privileges to disable its protection.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27609?

To fix CVE-2022-27609, update Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27609?

More information about CVE-2022-27609 can be found at the following link: [CVE-2022-27609](https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27609.html)

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