CVE-2022-4956

Public Exploit
Caphyon Advanced Installer WinSxS DLL uncontrolled search path

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Caphyon Advanced Installer 19.7. This affects an unknown part of the component WinSxS DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 19.7.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240903.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory github.io Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Caphyon Advanced Installer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.240903 third party advisory vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240903 signature permissions required
https://heegong.github.io/posts/Advaned-Installer-Local-Privilege-Escalation-Vulnerability/ third party advisory exploit
https://www.advancedinstaller.com/release-19.7.1.html#bugfixes patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4956?
CVE-2022-4956 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4956?
To fix CVE-2022-4956, 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-2022-4956 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4956 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-4956?
CVE-2022-4956 affects Caphyon Advanced Installer.
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