7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2023-32177: (0Day) VIPRE Antivirus Plus DeleteHistoryFile Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DeleteHistoryFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GFI VIPRE Antivirus

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-32177?

    CVE-2023-32177 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-32177?

    To fix CVE-2023-32177, ensure that you update VIPRE Antivirus Plus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2023-32177?

    CVE-2023-32177 specifically affects installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-32177?

    CVE-2023-32177 can be exploited by local attackers who have already gained access to execute low-privileged code.

  • Is CVE-2023-32177 being actively exploited in the wild?

    As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2023-32177 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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