Vulnerability identifier: #VU68215
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Server Service Remote Protocol, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2
Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 21H2, 7 - 7 SP1, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8 - 8 RT, 2000, XP, Vista
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38045
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.