CVE-2022-2313: DLL high jacking in Trellix Agent

Published Jul 27, 2022
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Updated

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the MA Smart Installer for Windows prior to 5.7.7, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL into the folder from where the Smart installer is being executed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Agent Windows<5.7.7

Event History

Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2313?

CVE-2022-2313 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the MA Smart Installer for Windows prior to version 5.7.7.

2

How does CVE-2022-2313 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?

CVE-2022-2313 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by carefully placing a malicious DLL into the folder where the Smart Installer is being executed.

3

How can an attacker obtain higher privileges using CVE-2022-2313?

An attacker can obtain higher privileges by exploiting CVE-2022-2313 and executing the malicious code.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2313?

CVE-2022-2313 has a severity rating of 7.3 (high).

5

How can I fix the CVE-2022-2313 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-2313 vulnerability, update the MA Smart Installer to version 5.7.7 or newer.

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