CVE-2022-29120
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Clustered Shared Volume Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2022-29120) was disclosed on May 10, 2022. This vulnerability affects various Microsoft Windows Server versions including Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows Server 20H2 (NVD Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. Under CVSS 2.0, it received a Base Score of 4.9 (Medium) with the vector string (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N). This vulnerability is unique and distinct from related vulnerabilities CVE-2022-29122, CVE-2022-29123, and CVE-2022-29134 (NVD Database).

Impact

The vulnerability is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability affecting Windows Clustered Shared Volume systems. When successfully exploited, it could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information (Microsoft Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update (Microsoft Security).

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