CVE-2022-28965

Description

Multiple DLL hijacking vulnerabilities via the components instup.exe and wsc_proxy.exe in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DLL file.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory avast.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/netero1010/Vulnerability-Disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2022-AVAST2 third party advisory
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=318305.0 patch vendor advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28965?
CVE-2022-28965 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-28965?
To fix CVE-2022-28965, 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-2022-28965 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-28965 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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