CVE-2023-52271: Medium severity Topazevolution Antifraud vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2024
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Updated

The wsftprm.sys kernel driver 2.0.0.0 in Topaz Antifraud allows low-privileged attackers to kill any (Protected Process Light) process via an IOCTL (which will be named at a later time).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Topazevolution Antifraud<=2.0.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove wsftprm.sys kernel driver 2.0.0.0 (Topaz Antifraud) from your environment.

    Uninstall or disable the wsftprm.sys kernel driver (version 2.0.0.0) or uninstall Topaz/Topazevolution Antifraud from affected systems until the vendor provides a patch.

  2. Compensating control

    Isolate systems running Topaz/Topazevolution Antifraud and restrict access so that low-privileged users cannot interact with the driver (apply host/network isolation, firewall or endpoint controls to limit untrusted user access) until a vendor fix is available.

Event History

Jan 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jun 16, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:18 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:20 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52271?

CVE-2023-52271 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow low-privileged attackers to terminate protected processes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52271?

To fix CVE-2023-52271, update the Topaz Antifraud software to a version above 2.0.0.0 when it is available.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-52271?

All users of Topaz Antifraud version 2.0.0.0 or below are impacted by CVE-2023-52271.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-52271 facilitate?

CVE-2023-52271 facilitates an attack where low-privileged users can terminate any Protected Process Light process.

5

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2023-52271?

The vulnerable component in CVE-2023-52271 is the wsftprm.sys kernel driver version 2.0.0.0.

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