Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows
CVE-2022-25294

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Proofpoint
Status
Insider Threat Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2022

Summary

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows has a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged local Windows user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This exposes systems to potential risks as attackers could exploit this inherent flaw in versions prior to 7.12.1. Proofpoint has released an updated version, 7.12.1, to mitigate this issue. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible to secure their systems against exploitation.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisorie...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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