SB2022032908 - Remote code execution in Kingsoft WPS Office



SB2022032908 - Remote code execution in Kingsoft WPS Office

Published: March 29, 2022 Updated: March 30, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022032908
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24934)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in wpsupdater.exe. A remote attacker can modify HKEY_CURRENT_USER in the registry and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.