Vulnerability identifier: #VU67662

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windscribe
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windscribe: 2.00.38 - 2.4.10

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

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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.