CVE-2023-42486

Summary

CVE-2023-42486 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Fortect software. It falls under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CWE) category CWE-428, which involves an unquoted search path or element. This issue permits a local user to potentially elevate their privileges by exploiting the unquoted search path. The exact implications and required conditions for successful exploitation are yet to be fully understood, but it is recommended that users apply the available patches or workarounds to mitigate the risk.

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