Vulnerability identifier: #VU69676

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3980

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sophos Mobile
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Sophos

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sophos Mobile: 5.0.0 - 9.7.4

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External links
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20221116-smc-xee

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.