SB2022061443 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) 



SB2022061443 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Encrypting File System (EFS)

Published: June 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022061443
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30145)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Encrypting File System (EFS). A remote user can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.