CVE-2022-4991
Tychon is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to OPENSSLDIR location
Description
Tychon includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as a subdirectory that may be controllable by an unprivileged user on Windows. Tychon contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. A user who can place a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file at an appropriate path may be able to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
June 1, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 6:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-4991
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Restrict write access to the OpenSSL configuration directory.
- Validate the integrity of the openssl.cnf file.
- Ensure the service runs with minimal necessary privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-4991.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730007 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-4991
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Tychon includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as a subdirectory that may be controllable by an unprivileged user on Windows. Tychon contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. A user who can place a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file at an appropriate path may be able to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges. Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730007