CVE-2023-4801: ITM MacOS Agent Improper Certificate Validation
First published: Wed Sep 13 2023(Updated: )
An improper certification validation vulnerability in the Insider Threat Management (ITM) Agent for MacOS could be used by an anonymous actor on an adjacent network to establish a man-in-the-middle position between the agent and the ITM server after the agent has registered. All versions prior to 7.14.3.69 are affected. Agents for Windows, Linux, and Cloud are unaffected.
Credit: security@proofpoint.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Proofpoint | <7.14.3.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4801?
CVE-2023-4801 is an improper certification validation vulnerability in the Proofpoint Insider Threat Management (ITM) Agent for MacOS.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4801?
An attacker on an adjacent network can establish a man-in-the-middle position between the ITM Agent and the ITM server after the agent has registered.
What versions of the ITM Agent for MacOS are affected by CVE-2023-4801?
All versions prior to 7.14.3.69 of the ITM Agent for MacOS are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4801?
To fix CVE-2023-4801, update the ITM Agent for MacOS to version 7.14.3.69 or later.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4801?
CVE-2023-4801 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
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