CVE-2023-3842

Pointware EasyInventory Easy2W.exe unquoted search path

Description

A vulnerability was found in Pointware EasyInventory 1.0.12.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyInventory\Easy2W.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The identifier VDB-235193 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Pointware EasyInventory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.235193 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.235193 signature permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3842?
CVE-2023-3842 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3842?
To fix CVE-2023-3842, 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-2023-3842 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3842 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-2023-3842?
CVE-2023-3842 affects Pointware EasyInventory.
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