CVE-2022-30190
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CVE-2022-30190 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the user’s rights. Please see the MSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.19325 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.5192 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.3046 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1766 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1766 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.1766 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.739 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.5192 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.3046 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.770 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1766 | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30190US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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