What is CVE-2023-0975?

CVE-2023-0975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-04-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-0975?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2023-0975

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate…

EPSS: 0.002 (6.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Trellix Agent
Trellix Agent — versions 5.7.8

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

References

trellixpsirt@trellix.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0975?: CVE-2023-0975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-04-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-0975?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.