How severe is CVE-2023-29144?

CVE-2023-29144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29144?

CVE-2023-29144 affects Malwarebytes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29144?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-29144 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29144 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32746.

When was CVE-2023-29144 published?

CVE-2023-29144 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29144

CVE-2023-29144 is a low-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32746
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Malwarebytes
Published: 2025-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Malwarebytes 1.0.14 for Linux doesn't properly compute signatures in some scenarios. This allows a bypass of detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29144?: Malwarebytes 1.0.14 for Linux doesn't properly compute signatures in some scenarios. This allows a bypass of detection.
How severe is CVE-2023-29144?: CVE-2023-29144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29144?: CVE-2023-29144 affects Malwarebytes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-29144 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29144 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32746.
When was CVE-2023-29144 published?: CVE-2023-29144 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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