CVE-2023-43687 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Malwarebytes before 4.6.14.326 and before 5.1.5.116 (and Nebula 2020-10-21 and later). There is a Race condition that leads to code execution because of a lack of locks between file verification and execution.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-421

References

https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-43687

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43687?

CVE-2023-43687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Malwarebytes before 4.6.14.326 and before 5.1.5.116 (and Nebula 2020-10-21 and later). There is a Race condition that leads to code execution because of a lack of locks betw...

How severe is CVE-2023-43687?

CVE-2023-43687 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43687?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.