CVE-2023-36853

Published: Jul 19, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.

Affected (1)

Products: Keysight: Geolocation Server

Keysight

1 product

Geolocation Server

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Keysight Geolocation Server	Up to 2.4.2

Related CWEs

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

CWE-749

Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted.

References (2)

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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