CVE-2022-26913
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-26913 is a Windows Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability that was initially disclosed on May 10, 2022. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.4 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Under CVSS 2.0, it received a Base Score of 5.8 (MEDIUM) with the vector (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N) (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in Windows Authentication systems. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could result in significant confidentiality and integrity impacts, though availability is not affected (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5013941, KB5013942, KB5013943, KB5013944, and KB5013945 for different Windows versions (Rapid7).

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