CVE-2022-41062
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2022-41062) was disclosed and patched in November 2022. The vulnerability affects Microsoft SharePoint Server installations and was addressed as part of Microsoft's November 2022 security updates (Microsoft Support).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server. The security update was released as part of build 16.0.15601.20238 for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (Microsoft Support).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint Server application (MITRE CVE).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix is available through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, and Microsoft Download Center. Organizations should apply security update KB5002296 for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (Microsoft Support).

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