Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-41091
Published: November 9, 2022 / Updated: November 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69147
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41091
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Mark of the Web functionality. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass Protected View in Microsoft Office, as demonstrated using a specially crafted ZIP archive.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2022-41091
Install updates from vendor's website.