PatchTheCVECVE-2022-43997: Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege es
CVE-2022-43997 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting aternity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2023-01-26 |
| 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-2022-43997?
aternity: upgrade to 12.1.4.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-43997 being exploited?
CVE-2022-43997 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-2022-43997 affect?
CVE-2022-43997 affects aternity. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.
How urgent is CVE-2022-43997?
Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference