What is CVE-2022-0129?

CVE-2022-0129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Techcheck, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2022-01-11.

How severe is CVE-2022-0129?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-0129 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Mcafee Techcheck

CVE-2022-0129

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Mcafee Techcheck
Mcafee,llc Mcafee Techcheck — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

trellixpsirt@trellix.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0129?: CVE-2022-0129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Techcheck, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2022-01-11.
How severe is CVE-2022-0129?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-0129 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.