CVE-2022-38633: Genymotion Desktop v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability which allows attackers to es

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-38633 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting genymotion desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Genymotion Desktop v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability which allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2022-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: genymobile

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genymobile genymotion desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genymotion-desktop || rpm -q genymotion-desktop || genymotion-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison genymotion-desktop sudo apt install genymotion-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold genymotion-desktop

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list genymotion-desktop sudo dnf downgrade genymotion-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add genymotion-desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-38633?

genymotion desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38633 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38633 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-2022-38633 affect?

CVE-2022-38633 affects genymotion desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Genymotion Desktop v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability which allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38633?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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References

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