What is CVE-2023-6253?

CVE-2023-6253 is a vulnerability in Digital Guardian's Agent that allows a local attacker to retrieve the uninstall key and remove the software.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6253?

CVE-2023-6253 has a medium severity with a severity value of 6.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-6253?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-6253 by extracting the uninstaller key from the memory of the uninstaller file.

Which version of Digital Guardian's Agent is affected by CVE-2023-6253?

Digital Guardian's Agent before version 7.9.4 is affected by CVE-2023-6253.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-6253?

To fix CVE-2023-6253, upgrade to version 7.9.4 or a later version of Digital Guardian's Agent.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-6253

medium

CWE

922

EPSS

0.043%

22/11/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-6253: Saved Uninstall Key in Digital Guardian Agent Uninstaller

First published: Wed Nov 22 2023(Updated: )

A saved encryption key in the Uninstaller in Digital Guardian's Agent before version 7.9.4 allows a local attacker to retrieve the uninstall key and remove the software by extracting the uninstaller key from the memory of the uninstaller file.

Credit: 551230f0-3615-47bd-b7cc-93e92e730bbf

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortra Digital Guardian Agent	<7.9.4

Remedy

The vendor provides an updated Agent version 7.9.4 which can be downloaded at the vendor's support page: https://www.digitalguardian.com/services/support https://www.digitalguardian.com/services/support

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6253?
CVE-2023-6253 is a vulnerability in Digital Guardian's Agent that allows a local attacker to retrieve the uninstall key and remove the software.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6253?
CVE-2023-6253 has a medium severity with a severity value of 6.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-6253?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-6253 by extracting the uninstaller key from the memory of the uninstaller file.
Which version of Digital Guardian's Agent is affected by CVE-2023-6253?
Digital Guardian's Agent before version 7.9.4 is affected by CVE-2023-6253.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-6253?
To fix CVE-2023-6253, upgrade to version 7.9.4 or a later version of Digital Guardian's Agent.

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