CVE-2022-38774
First published: Tue Jan 24 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the quarantine feature of Elastic Endpoint Security and Elastic Endgame for Windows, which could allow unprivileged users to elevate their privileges to those of the LocalSystem account.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Endgame | <=3.62.2 | |
| Elastic Endpoint Security | <7.17.7 | |
| Elastic Endpoint Security | >=8.0.0<8.4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-38774.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-38774?
CVE-2022-38774 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What software is affected by CVE-2022-38774?
Elastic Endpoint Security (versions up to 7.17.7 and between 8.0.0 and 8.4.0) and Elastic Endgame (version up to 3.62.2) for Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38774.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-38774?
CVE-2022-38774 allows unprivileged users to elevate their privileges to those of the LocalSystem account.
Are Microsoft Windows systems vulnerable to CVE-2022-38774?
No, Microsoft Windows systems are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38774.
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