CVE-2022-37025
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CVE-2022-37025 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) before 4.1.262.1 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code due to lack of an integrity check of the configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) before 4.1.262.1 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code due to lack of an integrity check of the configuration file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Security Scan Plus | < 4.1.262.1 |
References
- https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/Not Applicable
- https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103335&page=shell&shell=article-viewPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/Not Applicable
- https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103335&page=shell&shell=article-viewPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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