CVE-2022-3859

Published: Nov 30, 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

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Trellix: Agent

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Trellix Agent	Before 5.7.8

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=SB10391

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10391

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

PatchVendor Advisory

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