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.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:installbuilder:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2021-10-29 12:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 18:48


NVD link : CVE-2021-22037

Mitre link : CVE-2021-22037

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-22037


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Products Affected

vmware

  • installbuilder
CWE
CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element