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CVE-2022-28965

6.5 · MEDIUM
Published May 20, 2022 avast CWE-427 EPSS 0.28% (20th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-28965 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting avast premium_security. It was published on May 20, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Multiple DLL hijacking vulnerabilities via the components instup.exe and wsc_proxy.exe in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DLL file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avast. Update premium_security 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
avast premium_security >= 0, < 21.11.2500 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28965?

CVE-2022-28965 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting avast premium_security. It was published on May 20, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-28965?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, 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-2022-28965?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avast. Update premium_security 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-2022-28965?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2022-28965 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.