CVE-2022-38611: High severity watchdog antivirus vulnerability
Published Sep 16, 2022
·Updated
Incorrect access control in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Watchdog Anti-Virus=1.4.158
Event History
Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-38611.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-38611?
The severity of CVE-2022-38611 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
What is the affected software?
Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 is affected by CVE-2022-38611.
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How does CVE-2022-38611 affect the software?
CVE-2022-38611 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-38611?
To fix CVE-2022-38611, it is recommended to update to a version of Watchdog Anti-Virus that is not affected by the vulnerability.