CVE-2022-2841 CrowdStrike Falcon Uninstallation authorization
Attackers can bypass authorization checks in the Falcon uninstallation handler, potentially allowing unauthorized removal of the security agent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-2841?
CVE-2022-2841 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in CrowdStrike Falcon, published on 22 Aug 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon 6.31.14505.0/6.42.15610/6.44.15806. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Uninstallation Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.40.15409, 6.42.15611 and 6.44.15807 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206880.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2841?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Crowdstrike Falcon.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2841?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2841 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-2841 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2841 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vhv-pwq9-3j8p.