Untrusted search path in Windscribe



Published: 2022-09-27
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-41141
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windscribe
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Windscribe Limited

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU67662

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41141

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path within the configuration of OpenSSL. A local user can enable escalation of privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windscribe: 2.00.38 - 2.4.10

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1300/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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