Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Bluetooth Driver



Published: 2022-08-09 | Updated: 2022-08-18
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-35820
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Local
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU66324

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35820

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization logic within the bthport.sys driver when accessing registry keys. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

Windows: 7 - XP

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35820
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1068/


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.



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