PT-2022-2933 · Yandex · Yandex Browser

Xi-Tauw · Published 2022-03-30 · Updated 2022-06-24 · CVE-2022-28225

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Yandex Browser versions prior to 22.3.3.684

Description The issue is related to errors in handling symbolic links when loading the installation file, which can be exploited to elevate privileges. A local attacker with low privileges can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by manipulating symlinks to the installation file during the Yandex Browser update process.

Recommendations For versions prior to 22.3.3.684, update to version 22.3.3.684 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the installation file and update process to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-61

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-03535

CVE-2022-28225

Affected Products

Yandex Browser

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28225 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-28225 · Vendor Advisory
• https://yandex.com/bugbounty/i/hall-of-fame-browser · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-03535 · Security Note
• https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.202218 · Note