Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Hyper-V



Published: 2022-06-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-30163
CWE-ID CWE-362
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU64277

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30163

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

Windows: 7 - 11

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30163


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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