CVE-2022-2188

DXL Broker privilege escalation vulnerability

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in DXL Broker for Windows prior to 6.0.0.280 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting weak directory controls in the logs directory. This can lead to a denial-of-service attack on the DXL Broker.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory trellix.com
Affected: Trellix DXL Broker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10383 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2188?
CVE-2022-2188 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2188?
To fix CVE-2022-2188, 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-2022-2188 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2188 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-2022-2188?
CVE-2022-2188 affects Trellix DXL Broker.
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