CVE-2022-41128highunder attackCWE-787

CVE-2022-41128: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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56Vexday Risk Score

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ssvc Actcvss 8.8epss 25%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDNov 9
CISA KEVNov 8
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2022-12-09

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In short

A flaw in Windows scripting languages allows attackers to run malicious code remotely on affected systems. This happens when specially crafted scripts are processed, potentially compromising the entire system.

Technical detail

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Windows scripting engine allows remote code execution when processing malicious scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction or network-accessible script execution; successful exploitation grants arbitrary code execution with user privileges.

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Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Affected products
Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 1507Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 1607Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 1809Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 20H2Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 21H1Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 21H2Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 22H2Microsoft · Windows 11 version 21H2Microsoft · Windows 11 version 22H2Microsoft · Windows 7Microsoft · Windows 7 Service Pack 1Microsoft · Windows 8.1Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Microsoft · Windows Server 2012Microsoft · Windows Server 2012 R2Microsoft · Windows Server 2016Microsoft · Windows Server 2019Microsoft · Windows Server 2022
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