#VU70535 Use of Potentially Dangerous Function in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-25294

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU70535

#VU70535 Use of Potentially Dangerous Function in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-25294

Published: December 28, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU70535
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-2022-25294
CWE-ID: CWE-676
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows
Software vendor:
Proofpoint

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the application relies on an inherently dangerous function. A local unprivileged Windows user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links