#VU69089 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-41098
Published: November 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69089
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41098
CWE-ID: CWE-200
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows GDI+. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.