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CVE-2022-26936:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Server Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26936) was disclosed on May 10, 2022. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).
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:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and requiring low privileges. The CVSS v2.0 base score is 4.0 with the vector (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from affected Windows Server systems. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality, with no direct impact on system integrity or availability (Microsoft Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected Windows versions. Updates are available through various KB articles including KB5013941, KB5013942, KB5013943, KB5013944, and others for different Windows versions (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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