What is the severity of CVE-2021-22037?

The severity of CVE-2021-22037 is classified as Medium, indicating potential security risks that may affect system integrity.

How do I mitigate CVE-2021-22037?

To mitigate CVE-2021-22037, ensure that you are using VMware InstallBuilder version 21.6.0 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-22037?

CVE-2021-22037 affects VMware InstallBuilder versions prior to 21.6.0 installed on Windows operating systems.

Is CVE-2021-22037 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2021-22037 is not considered remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected installer/uninstaller.

What happens if I do not address CVE-2021-22037?

Failure to address CVE-2021-22037 may result in unauthorized manipulation of the Windows registry, potentially leading to system compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-22037

high

7.8

CWE

427

29/10/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-22037

First published: Fri Oct 29 2021(Updated: )

Under certain circumstances, when manipulating the Windows registry, InstallBuilder uses the reg.exe system command. The full path to the command is not enforced, which results in a search in the search path until a binary can be identified. This makes the installer/uninstaller vulnerable to Path Interception by Search Order Hijacking, potentially allowing an attacker to plant a malicious reg.exe command so it takes precedence over the system command. The vulnerability only affects Windows installers.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Vmware Installbuilder	<21.6.0

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Reference Links

https://blog.installbuilder.com/2021/10/installbuilder-2160-released.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22037?
The severity of CVE-2021-22037 is classified as Medium, indicating potential security risks that may affect system integrity.
How do I mitigate CVE-2021-22037?
To mitigate CVE-2021-22037, ensure that you are using VMware InstallBuilder version 21.6.0 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-22037?
CVE-2021-22037 affects VMware InstallBuilder versions prior to 21.6.0 installed on Windows operating systems.
Is CVE-2021-22037 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2021-22037 is not considered remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected installer/uninstaller.
What happens if I do not address CVE-2021-22037?
Failure to address CVE-2021-22037 may result in unauthorized manipulation of the Windows registry, potentially leading to system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22037?
The severity of CVE-2021-22037 is classified as Medium, indicating potential security risks that may affect system integrity.
How do I mitigate CVE-2021-22037?
To mitigate CVE-2021-22037, ensure that you are using VMware InstallBuilder version 21.6.0 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-22037?
CVE-2021-22037 affects VMware InstallBuilder versions prior to 21.6.0 installed on Windows operating systems.
Is CVE-2021-22037 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2021-22037 is not considered remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected installer/uninstaller.
What happens if I do not address CVE-2021-22037?
Failure to address CVE-2021-22037 may result in unauthorized manipulation of the Windows registry, potentially leading to system compromise.