Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-38044

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the Windows CD-ROM File System Driver. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted ISO file, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2022-38044

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38044
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1408/

Related Security Bulletins

• Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows CD-ROM File System Driver