CVE-2023-0977
CVE-2023-0977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trellix Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Trellix Agent
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- Last modified:
Description
A heap-based overflow vulnerability in Trellix Agent (Windows and Linux) version 5.7.8 and earlier, allows a remote user to alter the page heap in the macmnsvc process memory block resulting in the service becoming unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0977?
- A heap-based overflow vulnerability in Trellix Agent (Windows and Linux) version 5.7.8 and earlier, allows a remote user to alter the page heap in the macmnsvc process memory block resulting in the service becoming unavailable.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0977?
- CVE-2023-0977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-0977 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0977?
- CVE-2023-0977 affects Trellix Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0977?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0977 published?
- CVE-2023-0977 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:trellix:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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