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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.5 High

CVE-2022-50971

Malwarebytes 4.5 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Description

Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

Malwarebytes Malwarebytes

  • 4.5.0affected

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