Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Scripting Language out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. This affects an unknown part of the component Scripting Language. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-41128. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Scripting Language. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 11/08/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-41128. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 10/31/2025).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 11/08/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 12/09/2022:

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Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (729). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Patch
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41128 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213160
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2022 20:49
Updated: 10/31/2025 00:17
Changes: 11/08/2022 20:49 (26), 11/08/2022 20:50 (9), 11/08/2022 20:53 (19), 12/10/2022 10:57 (2), 12/10/2022 11:02 (10), 04/27/2024 21:07 (29), 06/16/2024 05:23 (2), 06/29/2024 03:20 (1), 09/26/2024 00:32 (2), 03/08/2025 03:11 (1), 04/28/2025 17:58 (3), 10/31/2025 00:17 (1)
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