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CVE-2022-0486

4.4 · MEDIUM
Published May 17, 2022 fidelissecurity CWE-276 EPSS 0.38% (31th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-0486 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fidelissecurity deception. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components of Fidelis Network and Deception enables an attacker with local, administrative access to the CLI to modify affected files and enable escalation of privileges equivalent to the root user. The vulnerability is present in Fidelis Network and Deception versions prior to 9.4.5. Patches and updates are available to address this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fidelissecurity. Update deception to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
fidelissecurity deception >= 0, < 9.4.5 Affected
fidelissecurity network >= 0, < 9.4.5 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0486?

CVE-2022-0486 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fidelissecurity deception. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-0486?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0486?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fidelissecurity. Update deception to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-0486?

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