CVE-2022-0129
Last modified
CVE-2022-0129 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Techcheck | < 4.0.0.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0129?
How severe is CVE-2022-0129?
How do I fix CVE-2022-0129?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-0121Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …8
- CVE-2022-0122forge is vulnerable to URL Redirection to Untrusted Site6.1
- CVE-2022-0123An issue has been discovered affecting GitLab versions prior…6.8
- CVE-2022-0124An issue has been discovered affecting GitLab versions prior…4.3
- CVE-2022-0125An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all version…4.3
- CVE-2022-0128vim is vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read7.8
- CVE-2022-0130Tenable.sc versions 5.14.0 through 5.19.1 were found to cont…8.1
- CVE-2022-0131Jimoty App for Android versions prior to 3.7.42 uses a hard-…3.3
- CVE-2022-0132peertube is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)7.5
- CVE-2022-0133peertube is vulnerable to Improper Access Control7.5
- CVE-2022-0134The AnyComment WordPress plugin before 0.2.18 does not have …8.8
- CVE-2022-0135An out-of-bounds write issue was found in the VirGL virtual …7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2022-0129?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST