ID:7653 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21971

 
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ID:7653 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21971

Published: April 15, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU60396
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21971
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing RFT files in Windows Runtime. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted RTF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.