📄 Description (English)
Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepMgmtService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2020-37047 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 affecting the DeepMgmtService through an unquoted service path. Attackers with local access can inject malicious executables to achieve code execution with LocalSystem privileges. While no public exploit is available, the vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using this endpoint protection solution, particularly in Saudi banking and government sectors where Deep Instinct may be deployed.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 27, 2026 15:01
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi organizations in Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions), Government agencies (NCA oversight), and Healthcare sectors that deploy Deep Instinct endpoint protection. The unquoted service path vulnerability is particularly dangerous in environments with shared workstations or where local user access controls are not strictly enforced. Organizations using Deep Instinct as part of their endpoint detection and response (EDR) strategy face risk of privilege escalation by insider threats or compromised local accounts, potentially bypassing security controls.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Insurance
Large Enterprises with Endpoint Protection Requirements
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1548.004 - Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Unquoted Service Path
T1547.011 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Services
T1543.003 - Create or Modify System Process: Windows Service
T1134.005 - Access Token Manipulation: Token Impersonation/Theft
T1574.008 - Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Search Order Hijacking
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
1. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
- Identify all systems running Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 using asset inventory tools
- Restrict local user access and enforce principle of least privilege on affected systems
- Monitor for suspicious service startup activities and file creation in Program Files directories
2. PATCHING GUIDANCE:
- Upgrade Deep Instinct Windows Agent to version 1.2.30.0 or later immediately
- Prioritize patching on systems with administrative users or shared access
- Test patches in non-production environment before enterprise deployment
3. COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
- Implement file integrity monitoring on C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\ directory
- Restrict write permissions to Program Files directory to administrators only
- Disable unnecessary local user accounts and enforce strong password policies
- Deploy application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized executable execution
4. DETECTION RULES:
- Monitor Windows Event Logs for DeepMgmtService startup failures or unexpected restarts
- Alert on file creation/modification in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\ with suspicious names
- Track process execution with LocalSystem privileges originating from Program Files
- Monitor registry changes to service configuration paths
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
1. الإجراءات الفورية:
- تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
- تقييد وصول المستخدم المحلي وفرض مبدأ الامتياز الأقل على الأنظمة المتأثرة
- مراقبة الأنشطة المريبة عند بدء الخدمة وإنشاء الملفات في أدلة Program Files
2. إرشادات التصحيح:
- ترقية Deep Instinct Windows Agent إلى الإصدار 1.2.30.0 أو أحدث فوراً
- إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأنظمة التي تحتوي على مستخدمين إداريين أو وصول مشترك
- اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج قبل نشر المؤسسة
3. الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
- تنفيذ مراقبة سلامة الملفات على دليل C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\
- تقييد أذونات الكتابة إلى دليل Program Files للمسؤولين فقط
- تعطيل حسابات المستخدمين المحليين غير الضرورية وفرض سياسات كلمات مرور قوية
- نشر قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ الملفات التنفيذية غير المصرح بها
4. قواعد الكشف:
- مراقبة سجلات أحداث Windows لفشل بدء DeepMgmtService أو إعادة التشغيل غير المتوقعة
- التنبيه على إنشاء/تعديل الملفات في C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\ بأسماء مريبة
- تتبع تنفيذ العملية بامتيازات LocalSystem من Program Files
- مراقبة التغييرات في سجل مسارات تكوين الخدمة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policies
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and De-registration
ECC 2024 A.5.3.1 - Access Rights Review
ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Information Security Awareness
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-1 - Asset Management
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control
SAMA CSF PR.AC-4 - Access Rights Management
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - System Monitoring
SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incident Response Procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.3 - Segregation of Duties
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User Endpoint Devices
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged Access Rights
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Information Access Restriction
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Change Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 2.2.4 - Configure System Security Parameters
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure Security Patches Installed
PCI DSS 7.1 - Limit Access to System Components
PCI DSS 10.2 - Implement User Identification