HIGH

CVE-2022-37706

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

56.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.

Technical details

Published
12/25/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37706?

enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.

Is CVE-2022-37706 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-37706 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 56.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-37706?

CVE-2022-37706 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2022-37706 affecting your environment?

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