CVE-2025-0618

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Threat Alert: FireEye EDR Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Unauthorized Code Date: 2025-04-23 Attribution: Trellix PSIRT Summary: A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0618) in FireEye’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent allows attackers to execute unauthorized code and trigger persistent denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The flaw impacts tamper protection mechanisms in FireEye’s HX service, enabling attackers to disable security features, disrupt operations, and potentially facilitate lateral movement. The vulnerability was reported by Trellix’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT). Attack Details: - Attack Type: Exploit of vulnerability - Target: Organizations using FireEye’s EDR agent Attack Vectors: - T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application - T1562.001 - Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools Impact: Unauthorized code execution, persistent DoS conditions, disabled tamper protection, potential lateral movement Recommended Actions: - Monitor HX service logs for unusual tamper protection events - Isolate vulnerable systems until patches are deployed - Implement network segmentation to limit attack surface Related Resources: - https://t.co/70Slldwumx - https://t.co/OMxIh0SZFL - https://t.co/PIUevta1Kh Tags: #CVE-2025-0618 #FireEye #EDR #Vulnerability #CodeExecution #DoS #Trellix #Cybersecurity