CVE-2023-5847

Summary

CVE-2023-5847 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that allows a low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges on both Windows and Linux hosts during installation or upgrade processes. By loading a specially crafted file, the attacker can exploit this weakness and gain higher levels of access, potentially leading to more serious security breaches. This issue poses a significant threat to systems that are not promptly patched or updated. Attackers can take advantage of this vulnerability to gain unauthorized control over critical systems, leading to potential data theft or unauthorized system modifications. It is recommended that affected organizations apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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