Incorrect default permissions in Intercept X for Windows - CVE-2024-8885
Published: October 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98021
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8885
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the Device Encryption component. A local user can write arbitrary files to the system.
Affected software
Intercept X for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-8885
Install updates from vendor's website.
Fix included in Device Encryption 2024.2.1.6 on September 19, 2024.
Intercept X for Windows - addressed in versions 2024.1.0.45, 2024.2.3.9.2