Vulnerability identifier: #VU66328

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30194

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

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 remote attacker to execute arbitrary untrusted scripts.

The vulnerability exists due to the way certain image file types, such as SVG, are processed by Microsoft Windows. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted page or file and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30194
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1073/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.