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CVE-2022-37393

7.8 · HIGH

Zimbra's sudo configuration permits the zimbra user to execute the zmslapd binary as root with arbitrary parameters.

Published Aug 16, 2022CWE-284EPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-2022-37393 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 16, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Zimbra's sudo configuration permits the zimbra user to execute the zmslapd binary as root with arbitrary parameters. As part of its intended functionality, zmslapd can load a user-defined configuration file, which includes plugins in the form of .so files, which also execute as root.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refattackerkb.com/topics/92AeLOE1M1/cve-2022-37393/rapid7-analysisRefdarrenmartyn.ie/2021/10/27/zimbra-zmslapd-local-root-exploit/GitHubgithub.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16807Refattackerkb.com/topics/92AeLOE1M1/cve-2022-37393/rapid7-analysisRefdarrenmartyn.ie/2021/10/27/zimbra-zmslapd-local-root-exploit/GitHubgithub.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16807

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37393?

CVE-2022-37393 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 16, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-37393?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-37393?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2022-37393?

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