CVE-2024-0213: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability in TA for Linux and TA for MacOS prior to 5.8.1 allows a local user to gain elevated permissions, or cause a Denial of Service (DoS), through exploiting a memory corruption issue in the TA service, which runs as root. This may also result in the disabling of event reporting to ePO, caused by failure to validate input from the file correctly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0213?
CVE-2024-0213 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation and denial of service.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-0213?
CVE-2024-0213 affects Trellix Agent for Linux and Trellix Agent for MacOS versions prior to 5.8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0213?
To fix CVE-2024-0213, upgrade Trellix Agent to version 5.8.1 or later on affected systems.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-0213?
Exploiting CVE-2024-0213 can allow a local user to gain elevated permissions or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-0213?
There is currently no recommended workaround for CVE-2024-0213, so upgrading to the latest version is advised.