CVE-2022-0129

DLL Highjack vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck utility

Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: McAfee,LLC McAfee TechCheck
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103243

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0129?
CVE-2022-0129 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0129?
To fix CVE-2022-0129, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0129 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0129 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0129?
CVE-2022-0129 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee TechCheck.
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