CVE-2022-27167: Arbitrary File Deletion in ESET products for Windows

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows products of ESET, spol. s r.o. allows attacker to exploit "Repair" and "Uninstall" features what may lead to arbitrary file deletion. This issue affects: ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Internet Security 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Smart Security Premium 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6.0 versions prior to 9.0.2046.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Endpoint Security 6.0 versions prior to 9.0.2046.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server 8.0 versions prior to 9.0.12012.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server 8.0.12013.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.10020.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Mail Security for IBM Domino 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.14011.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.15009.0.

Affected Software

15 affected components
ESET Endpoint Antivirus Windows>=6.0<8.0.2053.0
ESET Endpoint Antivirus Windows>=8.1<8.1.2050.0
ESET Endpoint Antivirus Windows>=9.0<9.0.2046.0
ESET Endpoint Security Windows>=6.0<8.0.2053.0
ESET Endpoint Security Windows>=8.1<8.1.2050.0
ESET Endpoint Security Windows>=9.0<9.0.2046.0
ESET File Security Windows Server>=6.0<8.0.12013.0
ESET Internet Security Windows>=11.2<15.1.12.0
ESET Mail Security Exchange Server>=6.0<8.0.10020.0
ESET Mail Security Domino>=6.0<8.0.14011.0
ESET Nod32 Antivirus Windows>=11.2<15.1.12.0
ESET Security Sharepoint Server>=6.0<8.0.15009.0
ESET Server Security Azure>=6.0
ESET Server Security Windows Server>=8.0<9.0.12012.0
ESET Smart Security Windows>=11.2<15.1.12.0

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27167?

CVE-2022-27167 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows products of ESET spol. s r.o. that allows an attacker to exploit "Repair" and "Uninstall" features and may lead to arbitrary file deletion.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-27167?

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-27167: ESET NOD32 Antivirus versions 11.2 prior to 15.1.12.0, ESET Endpoint Antivirus versions 6.0 to 9.0, ESET Endpoint Security versions 6.0 to 9.0, ESET File Security versions 6.0 to 8.0, ESET Internet Security versions 11.2 to 15.1.12.0, ESET Mail Security versions 6.0 to 8.0, ESET Smart Security Premium versions 11.2 to 15.1.12.0, ESET Security for SharePoint Server versions 6.0 to 8.0, ESET Server Security versions 8.0 to 9.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27167?

CVE-2022-27167 has a severity score of 7.1, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27167?

To fix CVE-2022-27167, it is recommended to update your ESET products to the latest versions available, as specified in the ESET advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27167?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27167 in the ESET advisory provided at: [https://support.eset.com/en/ca8268](https://support.eset.com/en/ca8268)

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