SB2022080925 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Hyper-V



SB2022080925 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Hyper-V

Published: August 9, 2022 Updated: August 18, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022080925
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35751)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization logic in vhdmp.sys driver when accessing VHD files. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34696)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.