CVE-2022-50971
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes | 4.5.0 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-428: Unquoted Search Path or Element
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: poc
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
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