OndiskPlayerAgent: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
CVE-2022-41156 is a high-severity insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in OndiskPlayerAgent from ETMS, 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 unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected OndiskPlayerAgent versions: 1.3.8.12. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% 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
- Check which version of OndiskPlayerAgent you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETMS | OndiskPlayerAgent | 1.3.8.12 | Not stated |
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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (krcert.or.kr) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Remote code execution vulnerability due to insufficient verification of URLs, etc. in OndiskPlayerAgent. A remote attacker could exploit the vulnerability to cause remote code execution by causing an arbitrary user to download and execute malicious code.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
More Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities (CWE-345)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=67041Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Recent Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 8.6 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.9 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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