CVE-2022-4429
CVE-2022-4429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avira Avira Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Avira Avira Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Avira Security for Windows contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers with local administrative privileges to cause a Denial of Service. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.78
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4429?
- Avira Security for Windows contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers with local administrative privileges to cause a Denial of Service. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.78
- How severe is CVE-2022-4429?
- CVE-2022-4429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-4429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4429?
- CVE-2022-4429 affects Avira Avira Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4429?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4429 published?
- CVE-2022-4429 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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