CVE-2022-43701
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2022-43701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When the installation directory does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify files in the installation directory to cause execution of malicious code.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When the installation directory does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify files in the installation directory to cause execution of malicious code.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Arm Compiler | >= 5.00, <= 5.06 |
| Arm | Arm Compiler | >= 6.00, < 6.20 |
| Arm | Arm Compiler For Embedded Fusa | 6.16 |
| Arm | Arm Compiler For Functional Safety | 6.6 |
| Arm | Arm Development Studio | All versions |
| Arm | Arm Mobile Studio | All versions |
| Arm | Ds Development Studio | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.29.3 |
| Arm | Fast Models | All versions |
| Arm | Gnu Toolchain | All versions |
| Arm | Keil Mdk | All versions |
| Arm | Linaro Forge | < 22.1 |
| Arm | Mbed Studio | All versions |
References
- https://developer.arm.com/documentation/ka005596/latestVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/documentation/ka005596/latestVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-43701?
When the installation directory does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify files in the installation directory to cause execution of malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2022-43701?
CVE-2022-43701 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-2022-43701?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-43701?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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