What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1493?

CVE-2023-1493 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-1493?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-1493. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Anti Virus Plus CVE-2023-1493

MEDIUM

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2023-03-18 cna@vuldb.com

Denial Of Service Anti Virus Plus

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 18, 2023 - 23:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function 0x220019 in the library MaxProctetor64.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223379.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-404. A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been rated as problematic.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223379. Affected products include: Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.