CVE-2022-28999 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure permissions in the install directories and binaries of Dev-CPP v4.9.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting the binary devcpp.exe.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bloodshed	Dev-C\+\+	4.9.9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/Dev-Cpp-BloodShed-Incorrect-Install-PerExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/Dev-Cpp-BloodShed-Incorrect-Install-PerExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-28999?

CVE-2022-28999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Insecure permissions in the install directories and binaries of Dev-CPP v4.9.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting the binary devcpp.exe.

How severe is CVE-2022-28999?

CVE-2022-28999 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-28999?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bloodshed Dev-C\+\+.