CVE-2022-29800: Race Condition

Published Sep 21, 2022
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Updated

A time-of-check-time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability was found in networkd-dispatcher. This flaw exists because there is a certain time between the scripts being discovered and them being run. An attacker can abuse this vulnerability to replace scripts that networkd-dispatcher believes to be owned by root with ones that are not.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Defender For Endpoint Linux

Event History

Sep 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29800?

CVE-2022-29800 has a severity rating that varies depending on the affected system and its environment.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-29800?

To mitigate CVE-2022-29800, ensure that the scripts utilized by networkd-dispatcher are secured and monitored for unauthorized changes.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-29800?

CVE-2022-29800 specifically affects 'Microsoft Windows Defender for Endpoint' on Linux platforms.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-29800?

CVE-2022-29800 is classified as a time-of-check-time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2022-29800?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-29800 to replace scripts before they are executed by networkd-dispatcher, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

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