Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition Kernel privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-44683. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/13/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-44683. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
12/13/2022 +40 days 🔍
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06/19/2024 +553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2022-44683 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-44683
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215500
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 19:24
Updated: 06/19/2024 09:54
Changes: 12/13/2022 19:24 (35), 12/13/2022 19:27 (19), 01/08/2023 09:00 (2), 06/19/2024 09:54 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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