Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows ALPC
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-24540 CVE-2022-24482 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-362 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Race condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU62139
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24540
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows ALPC. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1_RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:S:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_21H2:10.0.19044.1288:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1507:10.0.10240.16405:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24540
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Race condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU62140
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24482
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows ALPC. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:S:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_20H2:10.0.19042.572:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_21H1:10.0.19043.985:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_21H2:10.0.19044.1288:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2016:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24482
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
