Directory Traversal Vulnerability in networkd-dispatcher by Linux Vendor
CVE-2022-29799

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Networkd-dispatcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 September 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 11%

What is CVE-2022-29799?

A vulnerability in networkd-dispatcher can be exploited due to insufficient sanitization of functions related to OperationalState and AdministrativeState. This flaw allows attackers to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially escaping the authorized '/etc/networkd-dispatcher' base directory, and compromising system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

networkd-dispatcher uknown

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

NimbusPWN-CVE-2022-29799-29800
Created by joshuavanderpoll

References

https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2022/04/26/micros...
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EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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