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CVE-2023-41742

7.5 · HIGH

Excessive attack surface due to binding to an unrestricted IP address.

Published Aug 31, 2023CWE-1327EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2023-41742 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Excessive attack surface due to binding to an unrestricted IP address. The following products are affected: Acronis Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 30430, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 35979.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41742?

CVE-2023-41742 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-41742?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-41742?

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-2023-41742?

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