#VU67261 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-37958
Published: September 13, 2022 / Updated: December 21, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67261
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37958
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Security Mechanism implementation. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to any application that is using NEGOEX authentication protocol, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.