CVE-2022-26784
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Cluster Shared Volume (CSV) Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26784) was disclosed on April 12, 2022. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD, Rapid7).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and requiring low privileges. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a Base Score of 4.0 (Medium) with the vector (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability specifically affects the Windows Cluster Shared Volume (CSV) system and could result in a denial of service condition if successfully exploited (MITRE).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Patches are available for affected systems including Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022 through various KB updates (KB5012666, KB5012639, KB5012596, KB5012647, and KB5012604) (Rapid7).

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