#VU69148 Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-41049
Published: November 9, 2022 / Updated: November 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69148
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41049
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Mark of the Web. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and cause security feature bypass.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.