CVE-2022-3859

Medium

Description

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent (TA) for Windows in versions prior to 5.7.8. This allows an attacker with admin access, which is required to place the DLL in the restricted Windows System folder, to elevate their privileges to System by placing a malicious DLL there.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductTrellix Agent
PublishedNov 30, 2022
First seenNov 30, 2022

How to fix

Update
  • trellix agent5.7.8 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
trellix agentv < 5.7.85.7.8

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CVE-2022-3859 · Trellix Agent · Dark Radar