CVE-2023-20084: Medium severity cisco secure endpoint connector vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window. This vulnerability is due to a timing issue that occurs between various software components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to put a malicious file into a specific folder and then persuading the user to execute the file within a limited time window. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the endpoint software to fail to quarantine the malicious file or kill its process. Note: This vulnerability only applies to deployments that have the Windows Folder Redirection feature enabled.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.0.7
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.0.9
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.1.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.1.7
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.1.9
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.2.1
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.2.3
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.2.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.2.9
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.2.19
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.3.1
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.3.3
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.3.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=6.3.7
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.0.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.1.1
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.1.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.2.3
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.2.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.2.7
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.2.11
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.2.13
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.3.1
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.3.3
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.3.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=7.3.9
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.3
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.3.21242
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.5
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.5.21322
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.7
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.7.21417
Cisco Secure Endpoint Windows=8.1.7.21512
Cisco Secure Endpoint Private Cloud<4.1.0

Event History

Nov 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20084.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20084?

The severity level of CVE-2023-20084 is medium.

3

Which Cisco Secure Endpoint versions are affected by CVE-2023-20084?

Cisco Secure Endpoint versions 6.0.7 to 8.1.7 are affected by CVE-2023-20084.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20084?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20084 by evading endpoint protection within a limited time window.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20084?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-20084 [here](https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-secure-endpoint-dos-RzOgFKnd).

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