CVE-2022-2333 Honeywell SoftMaster Uncontrolled Search Path Element
An attacker can achieve code execution in Honeywell SoftMaster by tricking a user into loading a malicious DLL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-2333?
CVE-2022-2333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell SoftMaster, published on 16 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
If an attacker manages to trick a valid user into loading a malicious DLL, the attacker may be able to achieve code execution in Honeywell SoftMaster version 4.51 application’s context and permissions.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Honeywell Softmaster.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-2333 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2333 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Honeywell SoftMaster
Sources
Also known as GHSA-23q3-qw5q-8658.