CVE-2022-37172 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code by overwriting binaries in the MSYS2 install directory due to incorrect access controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-37172?
CVE-2022-37172 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\msys64) of Msys2 v20220603 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-37172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Msys2 Msys2.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-37172 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-2022-37172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-37172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f8pg-6xvg-jxjr.