The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is…
CVE-2022-25153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Endpoint Manager Communication Client for Windows from Itarian, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists version 6.43.41148.21120 as the first without the flaw, so updating Endpoint Manager Communication Client for Windows to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Endpoint Manager Communication Client for Windows to 6.43.41148.21120 or a later version.
- Update Endpoint Manager Communication Client to 7.0.42012.22030 or a later version.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITarian | Endpoint Manager Communication Client for Windows | any version up to, but not including, 6.43.41148.21120 | 6.43.41148.21120 |
| Itarian | Endpoint Manager Communication Client | before 7.0.42012.22030 | 7.0.42012.22030 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (divd.nl) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 7.2 | High | NVD |
Official description
The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is compiled using insecure OpenSSL settings. Due to this setting, a malicious actor with low privileges access to a system can escalate his privileges to SYSTEM abusing an insecure openssl.conf lookup.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2022-25153Third Party Advisory
- csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2021-00037Third Party Advisory
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