Vulnerability identifier: #VU62263
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-362
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 user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows File Server Resource Management Service. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 S, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2022
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26827
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.