CVE-2023-3665: trellix endpoint_security Injection
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 04-10-2023Last modified 19-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-3665 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Injection vulnerability in trellix endpoint_security. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A code injection vulnerability in Trellix ENS 10.7.0 April 2023 release and earlier, allowed a local user to disable the ENS AMSI component via environment variables, leading to denial of service and or the execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.22% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
Affected systems
Trellix2 products
- endpoint_security≤ 10.7.0
- trellix endpoint security10.7.0
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10405Vendor Advisory