#VU59384 Code Injection in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2022-01-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59384

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21963

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS). An attacker with physical access can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 S, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 11 21H2

Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 2004


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21963


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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