Vulnerability Description
Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS (versions 2.5.1-75 before 3.7) installer allows a local escalation of privilege bounded only to the time of installation and only on older macOSX (macOS 10.15 and older) versions. Attackers may exploit incorrect file permissions to give them ROOT command execution privileges on the host. During the install of the PKG, a step in the process involves extracting the package and copying files to several directories. Attackers may gain writable access to files during the install of PKG when extraction of the package and copying files to several directories, enabling a local escalation of privilege.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualys | Cloud Agent | >= 2.5.1-75, < 3.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://qualys.com/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://qualys.com/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28143?
CVE-2023-28143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS (versions 2.5.1-75 before 3.7) installer allows a local escalation of privilege bounded only to the time of installation and only on older macOSX (macOS 10.15 and older) ...
How severe is CVE-2023-28143?
CVE-2023-28143 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-2023-28143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualys Cloud Agent, Apple Mac Os X.