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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-24491
CVE-2022-24491:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-24491 is a Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that was discovered and assigned on February 5, 2022. The vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and various Windows Server editions (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v2 base score of 8.0 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P), indicating a high severity rating. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2022-24497, though they share similar characteristics (Rapid7).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote code execution on affected systems if successfully exploited, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected versions. The patches are available through various KB updates including KB5012653, KB5012596, KB5012647, KB5012591, KB5012599, KB5012592, KB5012666, KB5012639, and KB5012604 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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