PatchTheCVECVE-2022-37172: Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\msys64) of Msys2 v20220603 and below allows authenticate
CVE-2022-37172 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting msys2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\msys64) of Msys2 v20220603 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-08-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-37172?
msys2: upgrade to newer than 20220603. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-37172 being exploited?
CVE-2022-37172 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-37172 affect?
CVE-2022-37172 affects msys2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\msys64) of Msys2 v20220603 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
How urgent is CVE-2022-37172?
Priority 31/100. High severity