Vulnerability identifier: #VU68240

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38032

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in the Windows Portable Device Enumerator Service. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass security feature on system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

Windows: 11 - 11 22H2, 10 - 10 S, 7 - 7 SP1, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8 - 8 RT, 2000, XP, Vista

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38032

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.