CVE-2023-3842 Pointware EasyInventory Easy2W.exe unquoted search path

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

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