CVE-2021-22037
Published: Oct 29, 2021
Modified: Aug 3, 2024
Description
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | VMware InstallBuilder | affected All InstallBuilder versions prior to version 21.6.0 |
References
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