CVE-2022-36670 affects PCProtect Endpoint prior to version 5.17.470 on Microsoft Windows, stemming from a lack of tamper protection. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify application processes and escalate privileges to SYSTEM using a crafted executable. Rated Medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.7, it requires local access and high privileges but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.17.470CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pcprotect:endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.