Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36220

First published: Fri Aug 19 2022(Updated: )

Kiosk breakout (without quit password) in Safe Exam Browser (Windows) <3.4.0, which allows an attacker to achieve code execution via the browsers' print dialog.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ethz Safe Exam Browser<3.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-36220?

    The severity of CVE-2022-36220 is critical.

  • What is CVE-2022-36220?

    CVE-2022-36220 is a kiosk breakout vulnerability in Safe Exam Browser (Windows) <3.4.0, which allows an attacker to achieve code execution via the browsers' print dialog.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-36220?

    Safe Exam Browser (Windows) versions lower than 3.4.0 are affected by CVE-2022-36220.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-36220?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36220 by leveraging the kiosk breakout vulnerability in Safe Exam Browser (Windows) <3.4.0 to achieve code execution through the browser's print dialog.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36220?

    Yes, upgrading to Safe Exam Browser (Windows) version 3.4.0 or higher will fix CVE-2022-36220.

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