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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-22002
CVE-2022-22002:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows User Account Profile Picture Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2022-22002) was disclosed on February 9, 2022. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations (NVD, Microsoft).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within the UserTileBroker component of Windows. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The flaw requires local access and low privileges to exploit (ZDI).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can create a denial-of-service condition on the affected system, potentially impacting system availability. The attack specifically targets the user account profile picture functionality (ZDI).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates for affected Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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