CVE-2023-29145
CVE-2023-29145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection And Response with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection And Response
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Malwarebytes EDR 1.0.11 for Linux driver doesn't properly ensure whitelisting of executable libraries loaded by executable files, allowing arbitrary code execution. The attacker can set LD_LIBRARY_PATH, set LD_PRELOAD, or run an executable file in a debugger.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29145?
- The Malwarebytes EDR 1.0.11 for Linux driver doesn't properly ensure whitelisting of executable libraries loaded by executable files, allowing arbitrary code execution. The attacker can set LD_LIBRARY_PATH, set LD_PRELOAD, or run an executable file in a debugger.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29145?
- CVE-2023-29145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-29145 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29145?
- CVE-2023-29145 primarily affects Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection And Response. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29145?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-29145 published?
- CVE-2023-29145 was published on 2023-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:endpoint_detection_and_response:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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