#VU59479 Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21906
Published: January 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59479
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21906
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows Defender Application Control. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the system and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.