#VU69099 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-41052
Published: November 8, 2022 / Updated: November 23, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69099
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41052
CWE-ID: CWE-20
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 system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Graphics Component. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted CR2 file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.