CVE-2022-40978
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | Intellij Idea | < 2022.2.2 |
References
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40978?
The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
How severe is CVE-2022-40978?
CVE-2022-40978 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40978?
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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