Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Kernel



Published: 2022-06-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-30162
CVE-2022-30155
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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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) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU64348

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30162

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows Kernel. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - XP

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30162


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU64350

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30155

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Kernel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - XP

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30155


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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