CVE-2022-2333

Honeywell SoftMaster Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Description

If an attacker manages to trick a valid user into loading a malicious DLL, the attacker may be able to achieve code execution in Honeywell SoftMaster version 4.51 application’s context and permissions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Honeywell has released firmware update packages for the affected products on their website. More information can be found in the Honeywell Security Notification SN2022-08-31 01 SoftMaster-R4.7

Workaround:

  • Honeywell recommends users with potentially affected products take the following steps to protect themselves: Update firmware of vulnerable and affected devices. Isolate systems from the internet or create additional layers of defense to their system from the internet by placing the affected hardware behind a firewall or into a demilitarized zone (DMZ). If remote connections to the network are required, then users should consider using a VPN or other means to ensure secure remote connections into the network where the device is located. More information can be found in the Honeywell Security Notification SN2022-08-31 01 SoftMaster-R4.7

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.21% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Honeywell SoftMaster
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-256-02 third party advisory us government resource
https://www.security.honeywell.com/-/media/Security/Resources/PDF/Product-Warranty/Security_Notification_SN_2019-09-13-02_V4-pdf.pdf not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2333?
CVE-2022-2333 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2333?
To fix CVE-2022-2333: Honeywell has released firmware update packages for the affected products on their website. More information can be found in the Honeywell Security Notification SN2022-08-31 01 SoftMaster-R4.7
Is CVE-2022-2333 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2333 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2333?
CVE-2022-2333 affects Honeywell SoftMaster.
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