Vulnerability identifier: #VU67518

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37972

CWE-ID: CWE-300

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager handles Kerberos authentication failures. The application attempts to use NTLM to authenticate even if disabled by the "Allow connection fallback to NTLM" option. A remote attacker can perform spoofing attack and extract victims credentials via NTLM connection.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager: 2103 - 2203

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37972
http://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/hotfix/2207/15498768

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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.