Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-37969 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU67233
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37969
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Common Log File System Driver. A local unprivileged user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 SP1 - 11
Windows Server: 2012 Gold - 2022 20H2
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37969
http://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/technical-analysis-windows-clfs-zero-day-vulnerability-cve-2022-37969-part
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.