CVE-2022-37393

Public Exploit
Zimbra zmslapd arbitrary module load

Description

Zimbra's sudo configuration permits the zimbra user to execute the zmslapd binary as root with arbitrary parameters. As part of its intended functionality, zmslapd can load a user-defined configuration file, which includes plugins in the form of .so files, which also execute as root.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.48% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory attackerkb.com Third-Party Advisory darrenmartyn.ie Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Synacor Zimbra Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16807 exploit third party advisory patch
https://attackerkb.com/topics/92AeLOE1M1/cve-2022-37393/rapid7-analysis third party advisory exploit
https://darrenmartyn.ie/2021/10/27/zimbra-zmslapd-local-root-exploit/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37393?
CVE-2022-37393 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-37393?
To fix CVE-2022-37393, 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-2022-37393 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-37393 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-37393?
CVE-2022-37393 affects Synacor Zimbra Server.
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