CVE-2022-40298
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CVE-2022-40298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Crestron AirMedia for Windows before 5.5.1.84 has insecure inherited permissions, which leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability found in the AirMedia Windows Application, version 4.3.1.39. A low privileged user can initiate a repair of the system and gain a SYSTEM level shell.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Crestron AirMedia for Windows before 5.5.1.84 has insecure inherited permissions, which leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability found in the AirMedia Windows Application, version 4.3.1.39. A low privileged user can initiate a repair of the system and gain a SYSTEM level shell.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Crestron | Airmedia | 4.3.1.39 |
References
- https://www.crestron.com/Security/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.crestron.com/release_notes/airmedia_windows_installer_release_notes_5.5.1.84.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.crestron.com/Security/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.crestron.com/release_notes/airmedia_windows_installer_release_notes_5.5.1.84.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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