CVE-2021-22037

Under certain circumstances, when manipulating the Windows registry, InstallBuilder uses the reg.exe system command. The full path to the command is not enforced, which results in a search in the search path until a binary can be identified. This makes the installer/uninstaller vulnerable to Path Interception by Search Order Hijacking, potentially allowing an attacker to plant a malicious reg.exe command so it takes precedence over the system command. The vulnerability only affects Windows installers.

Score
CVSS 3.1 7.8 High
Status
Modified - security@vmware.com
Published
2021-10-29
Last modified
2024-08-03
Weaknesses
CWE-427

Affected products

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