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CVE-2022-50971

Malwarebytes 4.5 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

CVSS 8.5 HIGHEPSS 0.1%CWE-428
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.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected products
Malwarebytes · Malwarebytes
public PoCs found — 1
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References
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806https://www.malwarebytes.com/https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation