#VU67245 Information disclosure in Windows - CVE-2022-34723
Published: September 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67245
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34723
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
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 the Windows DPAPI (Data Protection Application Programming Interface). A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.