Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local bypass weakness in an old Windows XP-era ESET Smart Security protection mechanism. A program already running on the machine may evade certain kernel-hook checks by changing user-space arguments during inspection. It is not described as a remote break-in, and the record notes dispute because the crafted program must already be executing. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows XP systems running the named ESET Smart Security version or similar affected protection components discussed in the KHOBE references. The bundled affected-product data is incomplete, so organizations should validate against vendor records before assuming broader or narrower exposure. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-facing emergency. Priority rises if Windows XP endpoints still exist in business-critical areas. The main business risk is misplaced confidence in old endpoint protection controls against code that is already running locally. Mitigation focus: Identify any Windows XP endpoints running ESET Smart Security 4.2.35.3.; Check ESET or vendor guidance for fixed versions or recommended controls.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows XP systems where feasible..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
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