CVE-2022-28964 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in Avast Premium Security by exploiting an arbitrary file write vulnerability via a crafted DLL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-28964?
CVE-2022-28964 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 (build 21.11.6809.528) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DLL file.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28964?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avast Premium Security.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28964?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2022-28964 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28964 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2023-42125 Avast Premium Security Sandbox Protection Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-18894 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2022-28965 Other in n/a
- CVE-2021-27241 Path traversal in Premium Security
- CVE-2023-42124 Avast Premium Security Sandbox Protection Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4xv-vq4c-x7jr.