Vulnerability identifier: #VU69079

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41110

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1809 10.0.17763.1, 10 21H1 10.0.19043.985, 10 20H2 10.0.19042.572, 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194, 10, 10 1607 10.0.14393.10, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.2130, 10 1706, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.1288, 10 S, 10 1507 10.0.10240.16405, 10 Mobile, 10 2004 10.0.19041.264, 10 1909 10.0.18363.476, 10 1903 10.0.18362.116, 10 1803 10.0.17134.48, 10 1709 10.0.16299.19, 10 1703 10.0.15063.138, 10 1511 10.0.10586.3, 10 Gold, 11 22H2 10.0.22621.521, 11

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 20H2

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41110

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.