Vulnerability in Sandisk Security Installer For Windows
CVE-2023-22818
Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malicious DLL. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application or obtain a certain level of persistence on the compromised host.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (14.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 14th percentile — 14.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23013-sandisk-security-inst… (Broken Link)
- vuldb.com/ (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22818?
- CVE-2023-22818 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sandisk Security Installer For Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-11-15.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22818?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.