What is CVE-2022-27608?

CVE-2022-27608 is a vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows that allows registry key tampering by users with Administrator privileges.

How does the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability affect Forcepoint One Endpoint?

The CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability allows users with Administrator privileges to tamper with registry keys, potentially disabling anti-tampering mechanisms and allowing them to disable Forcepoint One Endpoint and its protection.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27608?

The severity of CVE-2022-27608 is classified as medium (6) based on the CVSS score.

Is Forcepoint One Endpoint version 22.01 affected by CVE-2022-27608?

Yes, Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 is affected by CVE-2022-27608.

How can the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability be fixed?

To mitigate the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-27608

medium

CWE

863

4/4/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-27608

First published: Mon Apr 04 2022(Updated: )

Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to registry key tampering by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling anti-tampering mechanisms which would then allow the user to disable Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.

Credit: psirt@forcepoint.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Forcepoint One Endpoint	<22.01

Remedy

Upgrade Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

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Reference Links

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27608.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27608?
CVE-2022-27608 is a vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows that allows registry key tampering by users with Administrator privileges.
How does the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability affect Forcepoint One Endpoint?
The CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability allows users with Administrator privileges to tamper with registry keys, potentially disabling anti-tampering mechanisms and allowing them to disable Forcepoint One Endpoint and its protection.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27608?
The severity of CVE-2022-27608 is classified as medium (6) based on the CVSS score.
Is Forcepoint One Endpoint version 22.01 affected by CVE-2022-27608?
Yes, Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 is affected by CVE-2022-27608.
How can the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability be fixed?
To mitigate the CVE-2022-27608 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Forcepoint One Endpoint to version 22.01 or later.

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