#VU67252 Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2022-37955
Published: September 13, 2022 / Updated: September 19, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67252
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37955
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue within the Group Policy Preference Client module. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.