CVE-2024-27357: Medium severity withsecure elements agent vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in WithSecure Elements Agent through 23.x for macOS, WithSecure Elements Client Security through 23.x for macOS, and WithSecure MDR through 23.x for macOS. Local Privilege Escalation can occur during installations or updates by admins.

Affected Software

3 affected components
WithSecure Elements Agent<=23.x
WithSecure Elements Client Security<=23.x
WithSecure MDR<=23.x

Event History

Jul 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27357?

The severity of CVE-2024-27357 is classified as high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27357?

To fix CVE-2024-27357, ensure you update to a patched version of WithSecure Elements Agent, WithSecure Elements Client Security, or WithSecure MDR beyond version 23.x.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27357?

CVE-2024-27357 affects WithSecure Elements Agent, WithSecure Elements Client Security, and WithSecure MDR versions up to 23.x.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-27357 enable?

CVE-2024-27357 enables a local privilege escalation attack during installations or updates by admins.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-27357?

Admins using affected versions of WithSecure software on macOS are impacted by CVE-2024-27357.

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