CVE-2023-2847: Local privilege escalation in ESET products for Linux and MacOS
During internal security analysis, a local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified. On a machine with the affected ESET product installed, it was possible for a user with lower privileges due to improper privilege management to trigger actions with root privileges.
ESET remedied this possible attack vector and has prepared new builds of its products that are no longer susceptible to this vulnerability.
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2847?
The severity of CVE-2023-2847 is high (7.8).
Which ESET products are affected by CVE-2023-2847?
The following ESET products are affected by CVE-2023-2847: Eset Cyber Security, Eset Endpoint Antivirus, and Eset Server Security.
How can a local privilege escalation vulnerability be exploited?
A user with lower privileges can exploit a local privilege escalation vulnerability to trigger actions with root privileges on a machine with the affected ESET product installed.
What is the recommended solution for CVE-2023-2847?
ESET has released a remedy for CVE-2023-2847. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected ESET product.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2847?
More information about CVE-2023-2847 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://support.eset.com/en/ca8447).