CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-37849

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Watchguard Panda Security Vpn<15.14.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-37849.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is Watchguard Panda Security VPN for Windows versions prior to v15.14.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-37849?

    The severity of CVE-2023-37849 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • How does the vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows work?

    The vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows?

    To fix the vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows, users should update to version v15.14.8 or later.

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