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CVE-2022-22962
CVE-2022-22962
PUBLISHED
Reported by vmware · Published April 11, 2022
VMware Horizon Agent for Linux (prior to 22.x) contains a local privilege escalation as a user is able to change the default shared folder location due to a vulnerable symbolic link. Successful exploitation can result in linking to a root owned file.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| horizon | vmware | 2203 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| VMware | VMware Horizon Agent for Linux | VMware Horizon Agent for Linux prior to 22.x |
| VMware | VMware Horizon Agent for Linux | * |
Timeline
- Apr 7, 2022 CVE Published
- Apr 12, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Apr 9, 2026 Security Advisory
- Jun 17, 2026 CVE Updated
- Jul 5, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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