Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-34696
Published: August 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66227
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34696
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.