Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-22002
Published: February 8, 2022 / Updated: February 12, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60392
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22002
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the UserTileBroker component when processing profile picture. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-22002
Install updates from vendor's website.