Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Server Remotely Accessible Registry Keys
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38033 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU68196
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38033
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Windows Server Remotely Accessible Registry Keys. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2
Windows: Vista - 2000
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2016:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2019 2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2022:20H2:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:Vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:XP:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38033
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
