CVE-2022-2313

Published: Jul 27, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.3

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the MA Smart Installer for Windows prior to 5.7.7, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL into the folder from where the Smart installer is being executed.

Affected (1)

Products: Mcafee: Agent

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mcafee Agent	Before 5.7.7

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://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10385&actp=null&viewlocale=en_US&showDraft=false&platinum_status=false&locale=en_US

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10385&actp=null&viewlocale=en_US&showDraft=false&platinum_status=false&locale=en_US

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

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