CVE-2023-47172

Summary

CVE-2023-47172 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting several WithSecure products, including WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later. The issue permits Local Privilege Escalation, granting unauthorized access to elevated system privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as attackers could exploit it to gain administrative control over affected systems, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized system modifications, and other malicious activities. It is crucial that users of the affected WithSecure products apply the necessary patches or updates as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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