CVE-2022-35830
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-35830 is a Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows systems. The vulnerability was initially recorded on July 13, 2022, and was publicly disclosed on September 13, 2022. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability is network exploitable, requires high attack complexity, needs no privileges, requires no user interaction, and can potentially impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability at high levels (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability poses significant risks as it allows for remote code execution through the Remote Procedure Call Runtime. Given its high CVSS score and the potential for complete system compromise, successful exploitation could lead to full system access, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges (Microsoft Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows Server versions. Multiple KB patches have been issued including KB5017377 for Windows Server 2012, KB5017365 for Server 2012 R2, KB5017305 for Server 2016, KB5017315 for Server 2019, and KB5017316 for Server 2022 (Rapid7).

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