CVE-2022-3859

Description

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent (TA) for Windows in versions prior to 5.7.8. This allows an attacker with admin access, which is required to place the DLL in the restricted Windows System folder, to elevate their privileges to System by placing a malicious DLL there.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory trellix.com
Affected: Trellix Trellix Agent
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10391 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3859?
CVE-2022-3859 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3859?
To fix CVE-2022-3859, 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-2022-3859 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3859 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-3859?
CVE-2022-3859 affects Trellix Trellix Agent.
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