CVE-2022-49038

Summary

CVE-2022-49038 is a vulnerability in the OpenSSL DLL component of Synology Drive Client versions prior to 3.3.0-15082, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. This vulnerability has been rated with a base severity score of 7.8, indicating a high risk due to its potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires low privileges and no user interaction, making it relatively easy to exploit in local environments. To remediate this issue, organizations should update the Synology Drive Client software to version 3.3.0-15082 or later as instructed in the security advisory provided by Synology. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious code within an organization’s systems.

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