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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-37980
CVE-2022-37980:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows DHCP Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2022-37980) was identified and disclosed in October 2022. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 (versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2), Windows 11 (including 22H2), and Windows Server 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction, while potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Client could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Microsoft).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update or Microsoft's security guidance (Microsoft).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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