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CVE-2022-26255:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Clash for Windows version 0.19.8 was discovered to contain a critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-26255) that allows arbitrary code execution through a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column. The vulnerability was disclosed on March 27, 2022, and received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 CRITICAL (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been classified with a CVSS v3.1 Vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Initially categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code), it was later remapped to CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to complete system compromise. With the highest possible severity ratings for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, successful exploitation could result in total control over the affected system (NVD).
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