CVE-2022-35831
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2022-35831) was disclosed on September 13, 2022. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8.1 (NVD Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) issue. Microsoft has assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access is required, low attack complexity, and potential for high confidentiality impact (NVD Database).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager. The CVSS scoring indicates that while the vulnerability has high confidentiality impact, it does not affect system integrity or availability (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix is available through the standard Windows Update channel for affected systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8.1 (Microsoft Advisory).

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