CVE-2022-29799
CVE-2022-29799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender For Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Defender For Endpoint
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Description
A vulnerability was found in networkd-dispatcher. This flaw exists because no functions are sanitized by the OperationalState or the AdministrativeState of networkd-dispatcher. This attack leads to a directory traversal to escape from the “/etc/networkd-dispatcher” base directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29799?
- A vulnerability was found in networkd-dispatcher. This flaw exists because no functions are sanitized by the OperationalState or the AdministrativeState of networkd-dispatcher. This attack leads to a directory traversal to escape from the “/etc/networkd-dispatcher” base directory.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29799?
- CVE-2022-29799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-29799 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-29799?
- CVE-2022-29799 affects Microsoft Windows Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-29799?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-29799 published?
- CVE-2022-29799 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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