CVE-2022-37771
First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )
IObit Malware Fighter v9.2 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IOBit Malware Fighter | =9.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37771?
CVE-2022-37771 is a vulnerability in IObit Malware Fighter v9.2 for Microsoft Windows that allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.
How does CVE-2022-37771 affect IObit Malware Fighter?
CVE-2022-37771 allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within IObit Malware Fighter v9.2 and escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37771?
CVE-2022-37771 has a severity rating of 6.7 (medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-37771?
An attacker with Administrator privileges can exploit CVE-2022-37771 by using a crafted executable to modify processes within IObit Malware Fighter v9.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-37771?
At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2022-37771. It is recommended to update to the latest version of IObit Malware Fighter when a fix becomes available.
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