SB2022041238 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Upgrade Assistant



SB2022041238 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Upgrade Assistant

Published: April 12, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041238
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24543)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Upgrade Assistant. A remote attacker can trick a victim to download a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.