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CVE-2023-0837

6.6 · MEDIUM

An improper authorization check of local device settings in TeamViewer Remote between version 15.41 and 15.42.7 for Windows and macOS allows an unprivileged user to change basic local device setti…

Published Jun 14, 2023CWE-285EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2023-0837 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An improper authorization check of local device settings in TeamViewer Remote between version 15.41 and 15.42.7 for Windows and macOS allows an unprivileged user to change basic local device settings even though the options were locked. This can result in unwanted changes to the configuration.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.teamviewer.com/en/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2023-1001/Refwww.teamviewer.com/en/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2023-1001/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0837?

CVE-2023-0837 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-0837?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-0837?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-0837?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-0837 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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