CVE-2023-20084

Published Nov 22, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window. This vulnerability is due to a timing issue that occurs between various software components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to put a malicious file into a specific folder and then persuading the user to execute the file within a limited time window. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the endpoint software to fail to quarantine the malicious file or kill its process. Note: This vulnerability only applies to deployments that have the Windows Folder Redirection feature enabled.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-24263 A vulnerability in the endpoint software of Cisco Secure Endpoint for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to evade endpoint protection within a limited time window. This vulnerability is due to a timing issue that occurs between various software components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to put a malicious file into a specific folder and then persuading the user to execute the file within a limited time window. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the endpoint software to fail to quarantine the malicious file or kill its process. Note: This vulnerability only applies to deployments that have the Windows Folder Redirection feature enabled.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
cisco
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 8:57 AM
Reserved
Oct 27, 2022, 6:47 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 22, 2023, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:29 AM