Vulnerability identifier: #VU65215
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
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 bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Portable Device Enumerator Service. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass the target application.
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-2022-22023
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.