What is the vulnerability ID for the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows?

The vulnerability ID for the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows is CVE-2023-28140.

What is the severity of the Executable Hijacking vulnerability?

The severity of the Executable Hijacking vulnerability is high, with a severity value of 7.

Which versions of the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows are affected by the Executable Hijacking vulnerability?

The versions before 4.5.3.1 of the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows are affected by the Executable Hijacking vulnerability.

How can I fix the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows?

To fix the Executable Hijacking vulnerability, you should update the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows to version 4.5.3.1 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28140

high

CWE

427

18/4/2023

28/4/2023

CVE-2023-28140

Q: How does the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows work?

The Executable Hijacking vulnerability allows attackers to load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local attack vector instead of the expected DLL, when processes are running.

First published: Tue Apr 18 2023(Updated: )

An Executable Hijacking condition exists in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows platform in versions before 4.5.3.1. Attackers may load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local attack vector instead of the DLL that the application was expecting, when processes are running with escalated privileges. This vulnerability is bounded only to the time of uninstallation and can only be exploited locally. At the time of this disclosure, versions before 4.0 are classified as End of Life.

Credit: bugreport@qualys.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qualys Cloud Agent	>=3.1.3.34<4.5.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows?
The vulnerability ID for the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows is CVE-2023-28140.
What is the severity of the Executable Hijacking vulnerability?
The severity of the Executable Hijacking vulnerability is high, with a severity value of 7.
How does the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows work?
The Executable Hijacking vulnerability allows attackers to load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local attack vector instead of the expected DLL, when processes are running.
Which versions of the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows are affected by the Executable Hijacking vulnerability?
The versions before 4.5.3.1 of the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows are affected by the Executable Hijacking vulnerability.
How can I fix the Executable Hijacking vulnerability in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows?
To fix the Executable Hijacking vulnerability, you should update the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows to version 4.5.3.1 or later.

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