CVE-2023-37244: Privilege escalation in N-Able's AutomationManagerAgent
The affected AutomationManager.AgentService.exe application contains a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability that allows standard users to create a pseudo-symlink at C:\ProgramData\N-Able Technologies\AutomationManager\Temp, which could be leveraged by an attacker to manipulate the process into performing arbitrary file deletions. We recommend upgrading to version 2.91.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-37244?
CVE-2023-37244 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to system resources.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37244?
To mitigate CVE-2023-37244, update N-Able AutomationManagerAgent to version 2.91.0.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-37244?
CVE-2023-37244 affects users running the N-Able AutomationManagerAgent prior to version 2.91.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-37244?
CVE-2023-37244 is a Time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-37244?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-37244 to create a pseudo-symlink, potentially gaining the ability to manipulate files and execute commands.