vulnerability
Trellix Agent: CVE-2023-0975: CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Mar 30, 2023
Added
Apr 4, 2023
Modified
Aug 11, 2025
Description
A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.
Solution
trellix-agent-upgrade-5-7-9-139
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