#VU67662 Untrusted search path in Windscribe - CVE-2022-41141
Published: September 27, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67662
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41141
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windscribe
Windscribe
Software vendor:
Windscribe Limited
Windscribe Limited
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.