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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-22029
CVE-2022-22029:
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Overview
Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2022-22029) was disclosed in July 2022 as part of Microsoft's monthly security updates. This vulnerability affects multiple Windows operating systems and their Network File System component (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating it can be exploited remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM) with the vector (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow remote code execution on affected systems through the Windows Network File System component. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows Server versions, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019 (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability as part of its July 2022 Patch Tuesday security updates. Users are advised to apply the security updates provided through the Microsoft Update Guide (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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