CVE-2023-0837: Medium severity teamviewer vulnerability
An improper authorization check of local device settings in TeamViewer Remote between version 15.41 and 15.42.7 for Windows and macOS allows an unprivileged user to change basic local device settings even though the options were locked. This can result in unwanted changes to the configuration.
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What is CVE-2023-0837?
CVE-2023-0837 is a vulnerability in TeamViewer Remote version 15.41 to 15.42.7 for Windows and macOS that allows an unprivileged user to change basic local device settings even though the options were locked.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0837?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-0837 by leveraging the improper authorization check in TeamViewer Remote to modify local device settings.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0837?
The severity of CVE-2023-0837 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
Which versions of TeamViewer Remote are affected by CVE-2023-0837?
CVE-2023-0837 affects TeamViewer Remote versions 15.41 to 15.42.7 for Windows and macOS.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2023-0837?
To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2023-0837, update TeamViewer Remote to version 15.42.8 or later.