CVE-2023-3842 Pointware EasyInventory Easy2W.exe unquoted search path
Local attackers can exploit an unquoted search path in Easy2W.exe to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- 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-2023-3842?
CVE-2023-3842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pointware EasyInventory, published on 23 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Pointware EasyInventory 1.0.12.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyInventory\Easy2W.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The identifier VDB-235193 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pointware Easyinventory.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-3842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9fr-h7wr-9rmr.