SB2022121377 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS)



SB2022121377 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS)

Published: December 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022121377
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44673)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Windows Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS), which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.