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CVE-2022-29138:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-29138 is a Windows Clustered Shared Volume Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that was disclosed on May 10, 2022. The vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Windows Server versions including Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.0 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Under CVSS v2.0, it was assigned a Base Score of 6.9 (MEDIUM) with the vector (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) (NVD, Rapid7).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Clustered Shared Volume could allow an attacker to gain heightened privileges on affected systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
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 articles (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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