#VU62272 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-26904
Published: April 13, 2022 / Updated: May 12, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62272
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26904
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows User Profile Service. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.