HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-29505
HIGH

CVE-2022-29505

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Due to build misconfiguration in openssl dependency, LINE for Windows before 7.8 is vulnerable to DLL injection that could lead to privilege escalation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-29505 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

linecorp1 product(s)
line
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://hackerone.com/reports/1423049Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1423049Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-29505
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-29505 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.