CVE-2022-22002
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22002 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows User Account Profile Picture Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows User Account Profile Picture Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2022 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22002?
Windows User Account Profile Picture Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-22002?
CVE-2022-22002 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22002?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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