#VU59390 Code Injection in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21928
Published: January 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59390
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21928
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS). An authenticated 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.