CVE-2023-29486 Details
Description
An issue was discovered in Heimdal Thor agent versions 3.4.2 and before 3.7.0 on Windows, allows attackers to bypass USB access restrictions, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive information via Next-Gen Antivirus component. NOTE: Heimdal argues that the limitation described here is a Microsoft Windows issue, not a Heimdal specific vulnerability. The USB control solution by Heimdal is meant to manage Microsoft Windows native USB restrictions. They maintain that their solution functions as a management layer over Windows settings and is not to blame for limitations in Windows' detection capabilities.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 26, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://medium.com/%40drabek.a/weaknesses-in-heimdal-thors-line-of-products-9d0e5095fb93 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://medium.com/%40drabek.a/weaknesses-in-heimdal-thors-line-of-products-9d0e5095fb93 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1333 | Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity | [email protected] |
| CWE-1333 | Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| heimdalsecurity thor | < 3.7.0 <= 2.6.9 |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 21, 2023 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |