CVE-2022-23748
mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 7.8 High
- Status
- Analyzed - cve@checkpoint.com
- Published
- 2022-11-17
- Last modified
- 2025-10-21
- Known exploited (CISA KEV)
- since 2025-02-06, action due 2025-02-27: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Weaknesses
- CWE-114, CWE-426
Affected products
References
- https://cpr-zero.checkpoint.com/vulns/cprid-2193/%2C
- https://www.audinate.com/learning/faqs/audinate-response-to-dante-discovery-mdnsresponder-exe-security-issue-cve-2022-2…
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-23748