Description
Under certain circumstances, when manipulating the Windows registry, InstallBuilder uses the reg.exe system command. The full path to the command is not enforced, which results in a search in the search path until a binary can be identified. This makes the installer/uninstaller vulnerable to Path Interception by Search Order Hijacking, potentially allowing an attacker to plant a malicious reg.exe command so it takes precedence over the system command. The vulnerability only affects Windows installers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | VMware InstallBuilder | All InstallBuilder versions prior to version 21.6.0 |
References
- https://blog.installbuilder.com/2021/10/installbuilder-2160-released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.installbuilder.com/2021/10/installbuilder-2160-released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 29, 2021
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified