Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU59512

#VU59512 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21919

Published: January 11, 2022 / Updated: April 25, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59512

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21919

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows User Profile Service. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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