CVE-2022-38611 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect access control in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchdog	Anti-Virus	1.4.158

References

https://gist.github.com/dru1d-foofus/835423de77c3522d53b9e7bdf5a28dfeExploitThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/dru1d-foofus/835423de77c3522d53b9e7bdf5a28dfeExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38611?

CVE-2022-38611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Incorrect access control in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.

How severe is CVE-2022-38611?

CVE-2022-38611 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38611?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchdog Anti-Virus.