| CVE ID | CVE-2023-36853 |
| CVSS SCORE | 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
KeySight |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
N6841A RF Sensor |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of KeySight N6841A RF Sensor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the smsRestoreDatabaseZip function. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
KeySight has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite |
