CVE-2022-28225

Description

Local privilege vulnerability in Yandex Browser for Windows prior to 22.3.3.684 allows a local, low privileged, attacker to execute arbitary code with the SYSTEM privileges through manipulating symlinks to installation file during Yandex Browser update process.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory yandex.com
Affected: n/a Yandex Browser (Desktop)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://yandex.com/bugbounty/i/hall-of-fame-browser/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28225?
CVE-2022-28225 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-28225?
To fix CVE-2022-28225, 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-2022-28225 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-28225 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-2022-28225?
CVE-2022-28225 affects n/a Yandex Browser (Desktop).
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