Incorrect default permissions in Intercept X for Windows - CVE-2024-8885

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Incorrect default permissions in Intercept X for Windows - CVE-2024-8885

Published: October 3, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98021
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8885
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Sophos
Affected software:
Intercept X for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


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.


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