Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-45702: HCL Launch Agent as a Windows service is vulnerable to a Denial of Service

First published: Thu Dec 28 2023(Updated: )

An HCL UrbanCode Deploy Agent installed as a Windows service in a non-standard location could be subject to a denial of service attack by local accounts..

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
HCL Launch>=7.2.0.0<=7.2.3.7
HCL Launch>=7.3.0.0<=7.3.2.2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-45702?

    CVE-2023-45702 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2023-45702?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-45702, ensure that the HCL UrbanCode Deploy Agent is installed in a standard location and limit local account access.

  • Which versions of HCL UrbanCode Deploy are affected by CVE-2023-45702?

    CVE-2023-45702 affects HCL Launch versions from 7.2.0.0 to 7.2.3.7 and from 7.3.0.0 to 7.3.2.2.

  • Is HCL UrbanCode Deploy safe to use on all Windows versions regarding CVE-2023-45702?

    CVE-2023-45702 specifically applies to HCL UrbanCode Deploy Agents installed as Windows services and does not indicate vulnerability for all Windows versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2023-45702 expose the software to?

    CVE-2023-45702 exposes the software to a denial of service attack, impacting availability.

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