CVE-2022-28999 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by overwriting the Dev-C++ binary due to insecure file permissions in the installation directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-28999?
CVE-2022-28999 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insecure permissions in the install directories and binaries of Dev-CPP v4.9.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting the binary devcpp.exe.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bloodshed Dev-C\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-28999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3hq-q98j-c589.