CVE-2022-43516: Zabbix Agent installer adds “allow all TCP any any” firewall rule

Published Nov 30, 2022
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Updated

A Firewall Rule which allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports is created in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation (MSI)

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.0.10<6.0.12
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.2.0<6.2.6
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.12-rc1
Zabbix Zabbix=6.2.6-rc1

Remediation

Information

To remediate this vulnerability, apply the updates listed in the 'Unaffected' section to appropriate products or use the workaround

Event History

Dec 5, 2022
CVE Published
08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43516?

CVE-2022-43516 is a vulnerability that allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation.

2

How does CVE-2022-43516 affect Microsoft Windows Firewall?

CVE-2022-43516 affects Microsoft Windows Firewall by creating a Firewall Rule that allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports after Zabbix agent installation.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43516?

The severity of CVE-2022-43516 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

4

How does CVE-2022-43516 affect Zabbix Zabbix versions 6.0.10 to 6.0.12?

CVE-2022-43516 affects Zabbix Zabbix versions 6.0.10 to 6.0.12 by creating a Firewall Rule that allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation.

5

How does CVE-2022-43516 affect Zabbix Zabbix versions 6.2.0 to 6.2.6?

CVE-2022-43516 affects Zabbix Zabbix versions 6.2.0 to 6.2.6 by creating a Firewall Rule that allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation.

6

How can I fix CVE-2022-43516?

To fix CVE-2022-43516, you should update Zabbix to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability and remove the Firewall Rule manually.

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