Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-40746 |
CWE-ID | CWE-426 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM i Access Client Solutions Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
Vendor |
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU69508
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40746
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure search path when loading .dll files. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file in the current working application directory and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM i Access Client Solutions: before 1.1.9.1
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236581
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840359
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?