Vulnerability identifier: #VU66503

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35822

CWE-ID: CWE-254

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

the vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in Windows Defender Credential Guard. A local user can bypass Kerberos protection.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 11 - 11 21H2, 10 - 10 S

Windows Server: 2016 - 2022 20H2

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35822

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Q & A

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.