Vulnerability Description
The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | Intellij Idea | < 2022.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40978?
CVE-2022-40978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
How severe is CVE-2022-40978?
CVE-2022-40978 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jetbrains Intellij Idea.