Vulnerability identifier: #VU59385
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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: 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10 Gold, 10 Mobile, 10 S, 10 20H2 10.0.19042.572, 10 21H1 10.0.19043.985, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.1288, 10 1507 10.0.10240.16405, 10 1511 10.0.10586.3, 10 1607 10.0.14393.10, 10 1703 10.0.15063.138, 10 1709 10.0.16299.19, 10 1803 10.0.17134.48, 10 1809 10.0.17763.1, 10 1903 10.0.18362.116, 10 1909 10.0.18363.476, 10 2004 10.0.19041.264, 10, 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10, 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2019 2004
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21962
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.