CVE-2024-8885: High severity sophos intercept x for windows vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2024
·Updated
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2024.2.0 and older allows writing of arbitrary files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sophos Intercept X for Windows<2024.2.0
Event History
Oct 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8885?
CVE-2024-8885 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-8885?
To fix CVE-2024-8885, upgrade to Sophos Intercept X for Windows version 2024.2.1 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-8885?
CVE-2024-8885 affects Sophos Intercept X for Windows versions up to and including 2024.2.0.
4
Can CVE-2024-8885 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2024-8885 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8885?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-8885 include unauthorized writing of arbitrary files, which could lead to system compromise.