CVE-2022-32450
First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(Updated: )
AnyDesk 7.0.9 allows a local user to gain SYSTEM privileges via a symbolic link because the user can write to their own %APPDATA% folder (used for ad.trace and chat) but the product runs as SYSTEM when writing chat-room data there.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AnyDesk | =7.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-32450?
The severity of CVE-2022-32450 is high.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2022-32450?
A local user can gain SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the symbolic link vulnerability in AnyDesk 7.0.9.
What is the affected software version of CVE-2022-32450?
AnyDesk 7.0.9 is the affected software version of CVE-2022-32450.
How does the local user gain SYSTEM privileges in CVE-2022-32450?
The local user gains SYSTEM privileges by writing to their own %APPDATA% folder, which is used by AnyDesk for ad.trace and chat data, and the product runs as SYSTEM when writing chat-room data there.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-32450?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-32450 at the following links: [references](http://anydesk.com), [references](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167608/AnyDesk-7.0.9-Arbitrary-File-Write-Denial-Of-Service.html), [references](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/9)
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