Vulnerability Description
An Executable Hijacking condition exists in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows platform in versions before 4.5.3.1. Attackers may load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local attack vector instead of the DLL that the application was expecting, when processes are running with escalated privileges. This vulnerability is bounded only to the time of uninstallation and can only be exploited locally. At the time of this disclosure, versions before 4.0 are classified as End of Life.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualys | Cloud Agent | >= 3.1.3.34, < 4.5.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.qualys.com/security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.qualys.com/security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28140?
CVE-2023-28140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). An Executable Hijacking condition exists in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows platform in versions before 4.5.3.1. Attackers may load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local ...
How severe is CVE-2023-28140?
CVE-2023-28140 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualys Cloud Agent.