CVE-2022-38582: Medium severity watchdog antivirus vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2022

Updated

Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Watchdog Anti-Virus=1.4.158

Event History

Nov 4, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38582?

CVE-2022-38582 is a vulnerability in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 that allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38582?

The severity of CVE-2022-38582 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

How does CVE-2022-38582 affect Watchdog Antivirus?

CVE-2022-38582 affects Watchdog Antivirus version 1.4.158 by allowing attackers to write arbitrary files.

How can I fix CVE-2022-38582?

To fix CVE-2022-38582, update Watchdog Antivirus to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38582?

More information about CVE-2022-38582 can be found at the following link: [https://gist.github.com/420SmokeBigWeedHackBadDrivers/53de9ff97d95fc3e79307345fddb0a30](https://gist.github.com/420SmokeBigWeedHackBadDrivers/53de9ff97d95fc3e79307345fddb0a30)