CVE-2022-2841
Published: 22 August 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-2841 is a low-severity Missing Authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in Crowdstrike Falcon. Its CVSS base score is 2.7 (Low).
Operationally, ranked in the top 6.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon versions 6.31.14505.0, 6.42.15610, and 6.44.15806. It affects an unknown function in the Uninstallation Handler component, where manipulation leads to missing authorization under CWE-862. The issue is remotely exploitable and has been rated 2.7 on CVSS 3.1, reflecting limited impact confined to availability.
An attacker with high privileges can exploit the flaw over the network to interfere with the uninstallation process without authorization. Public disclosure of the exploit means it may be usable against unpatched endpoints, though the low severity limits the scope of achievable effects to partial denial-of-service conditions.
Advisories recommend upgrading to versions 6.40.15409, 6.42.15611, or 6.44.15807 to resolve the authorization gap. Detailed technical write-ups and a proof-of-concept video are available from modzero, outlining the disclosure process and sensor behavior.
The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.1037 with no material rise after publication.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-35075
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon 6.31.14505.0/6.42.15610/6.44.15806. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Uninstallation Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit…
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has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.40.15409, 6.42.15611 and 6.44.15807 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206880.
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring an access control policy ensures authorization checks are defined and applied for critical functions.
Reviews of access controls detect missing authorization checks on critical functions or resources.
Documenting permitted unauthenticated actions prevents missing authorization by making all exceptions explicit and subject to organizational review.
Requiring attribute association with information prevents authorization from being performed without necessary security or privacy context.
Mandating authorization prior to allowing remote connections addresses missing authorization for remote access.
Mandating authorization before wireless connections are allowed prevents missing authorization for wireless access.
The control requires authorization before allowing mobile device connections, directly mitigating missing authorization for system access.
Requiring approvals for account creation and specifying authorizations ensures authorization is not missing for system access.