#VU70161 Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-44698
Published: December 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70161
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44698
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote 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 remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows SmartScreen. A remote attacker can bypass Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses and potentially compromise the affected system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.