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CVE-2022-35257

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2022-35257 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.55.1.2 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device with UI Desktop to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.55.1.2 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device with UI Desktop to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UiDesktop< 0.55.3.17

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35257?
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.55.1.2 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device with UI Desktop to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2022-35257?
CVE-2022-35257 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35257?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST