CVE-2023-47267

An issue discovered in TheGreenBow Windows Enterprise Certified VPN Client 6.52, Windows Standard VPN Client 6.87, and Windows Enterprise VPN Client 6.87…

published December 19, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty tweak to memory mapped files can give attackers escalated privileges in TheGreenBow VPN Client! Think of this as a sneaky guest at a party who finds a way to sneak into the VIP lounge by tampering with the guest list — once they're in, they can mingle with the crucial players! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system controls, potentially leading to devastating consequences for your network security. Imagine a party crasher getting access to the safe where the valuables are kept — it's definitely not a good look!

Put simply

Think of this as a sneaky guest at a party who finds a way to sneak into the VIP lounge by tampering with the guest list — once they're in, they can mingle with the crucial players! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate memory mapped files in TheGreenBow VPN Client versions 6.52 and 6.87, leading to privilege escalation. Essentially, these crafted changes can trick the system into granting higher access rights than intended.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system controls, potentially leading to devastating consequences for your network security. Imagine a party crasher getting access to the safe where the valuables are kept — it's definitely not a good look! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you're using the latest version of TheGreenBow VPN Client. Regularly check for updates and apply patches as soon as they become available to keep your system secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software up-to-date, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00750 · 54.5th percentile
Published
2023-12-19T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 00:00Z
    An issue discovered in TheGreenBow Windows Enterprise Certified VPN Client 6.52, Windows Standard VPN Client 6.87, and Windows Enterprise VPN Client 6.87…
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