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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2022-2313 – McAfee Agent Smart Installer for Windows Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2022-2313

McAfee Agent Smart Installer for Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper loading of dynamic link libraries in the installer. By placing a specially-crafted DLL file into the folder from where the Smart installer is being executed, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Impact

  • Code Execution

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2022-2313

Affected Vendors

McAfee

Affected Products

McAfee Agent Smart Installer for Windows 5.7.6

Remediation

Refer to Trellix Security Advisory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.

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