CVE-2022-0129
CVE-2022-0129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Techcheck with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Mcafee Techcheck
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0129?
- Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0129?
- CVE-2022-0129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-0129 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0129?
- CVE-2022-0129 affects Mcafee Techcheck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0129?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-0129 published?
- CVE-2022-0129 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:techcheck:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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