CVE-2023-23953: High severity broadcom advanced secure gateway vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2023
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Updated

Advanced Secure Gateway and Content Analysis, prior to 7.3.13.1 / 3.1.6.0, may be susceptible to an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Broadcom Advanced Secure Gateway<7.3.13.1
Broadcom Content Analysis<3.1.6.0

Event History

Jun 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
01:15 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23953?

CVE-2023-23953 is a vulnerability in Advanced Secure Gateway and Content Analysis that may allow an attacker to elevate privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23953?

The severity of CVE-2023-23953 is high, with a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-23953?

Advanced Secure Gateway versions up to and excluding 7.3.13.1, and Content Analysis versions up to and excluding 3.1.6.0 are affected by CVE-2023-23953.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-23953?

CVE-2023-23953 can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges on a system.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-23953?

Yes, upgrading to Advanced Secure Gateway version 7.3.13.1 and Content Analysis version 3.1.6.0 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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