Windows
CVE-2022-50935
CRITICAL
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness | |
| Impact | CVSS 9.8 (Critical). Local attack, but rated as network vector. PoC available. EPSS 0.05%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker places a malicious 'Program.exe' in C:\, which executes with SYSTEM privileges when the modem service restarts. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Flame II HSPA USB Modem has an unquoted service path vulnerability that enables privilege escalation to SYSTEM on Windows. PoC available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Flame II USB Modem has unquoted Windows service path enabling SYSTEM-level code execution.
RemediationAI
Quote the service path in the Windows registry.
Affected ProductsAI
Flame II HSPA USB Modem
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The Windows service uses an unquoted path with spaces (CWE-428): 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Telcel\ApplicationController.exe'. An attacker can place an executable at 'C:\Program.exe' that runs as SYSTEM.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Flame II HSPA USB Modem contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Telcel\ApplicationController.exe' to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Flame II HSPA USB Modem face critical risk from CVE-2022-50935 rated CVSS 9.8. Successful exploitation could critically impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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