Vulnerability identifier: #VU65196
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows Kernel. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2
Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 21H2, 7 - 7 SP1, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8 - 8 RT, 2000, XP, Vista
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21845
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.