CVE-2022-25294

Description

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows relies on an inherently dangerous function that could enable an unprivileged local Windows user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. All versions prior to 7.12.1 are affected. Agents for MacOS and Linux and Cloud are unaffected. Proofpoint has released fixed software version 7.12.1. The fixed software versions are available through the customer support portal.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

Vendor Advisory proofpoint.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0001	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25294?: CVE-2022-25294 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25294?: To fix CVE-2022-25294, 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-2022-25294 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-25294 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.

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