#VU68220 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-41037

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68220

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41037

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Microsoft SharePoint Server. A remote user can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition: All versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation: 2013 Service Pack 1

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2013 Service Pack 1 - 2016

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41037

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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.