CVE-2022-34396: dell openmanage_server_administrator Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-34396 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in dell openmanage_server_administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 01-02-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-03-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 10.3.0.0 and earlier contains a DLL Injection Vulnerability. A local low privileged authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with elevated privileges. Exploitation may lead to a complete system compromise.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.