CVE-2023-28143
First published: Tue Apr 18 2023(Updated: )
Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS (versions 2.5.1-75 before 3.7) installer allows a local escalation of privilege bounded only to the time of installation and only on older macOSX (macOS 10.15 and older) versions. Attackers may exploit incorrect file permissions to give them ROOT command execution privileges on the host. During the install of the PKG, a step in the process involves extracting the package and copying files to several directories. Attackers may gain writable access to files during the install of PKG when extraction of the package and copying files to several directories, enabling a local escalation of privilege.
Credit: bugreport@qualys.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualys Cloud Agent | >=2.5.1-75<3.7 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <=10.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-28143.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28143?
CVE-2023-28143 has a severity level of high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-28143?
Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS (versions 2.5.1-75 before 3.7) is affected by CVE-2023-28143.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
Attackers may exploit incorrect file permissions to gain root command execution privilege during the installation of the Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS version 2.5.1-75 before 3.7 on older macOSX (macOS 10.15 and older) versions.
Is Apple Mac OS X vulnerable to CVE-2023-28143?
No, Apple Mac OS X is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-28143.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/qualys
- canonical/qualys cloud agent
- version/qualys cloud agent/2.5.1-75
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple mac os x
- version/apple mac os x/10.15