CVE-2022-0129

Published: Jan 11, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Mcafee: Techcheck

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mcafee Techcheck	Before 4.0.0.2

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103243

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com

https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103243

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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