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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-24508
CVE-2022-24508:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-24508 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Microsoft Server Message Block 3.0 (SMBv3) Client and Server. The vulnerability was introduced in Windows 10 version 2004 and affects newer supported versions of Windows. It was disclosed in March 2022 with a CVSS score of 7.0 (Rapid7).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Windows SMBv3 Client/Server implementation. It requires authentication for exploitation and was assigned a severity rating of 'Important' by Microsoft. The vulnerability received a CVSS score of 7.0 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P), indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity but requiring authentication (Rapid7).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability bears similarities to previous SMB flaws, notably those patched in MS17-010 which were later exploited by the WannaCry ransomware (Tenable).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released patches for affected systems including Windows 10 (20H2, 21H1, 21H2), Windows 11 (21H2), and Windows Server 2022 (21H2, 22H2). The patches are available through KB5011487, KB5011493, and KB5011497 (Rapid7).
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