Code Injection in Windows Server - CVE-2022-26813

 

Code Injection in Windows Server - CVE-2022-26813

Published: April 12, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62128
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26813
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows DNS Server. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request 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.

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