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CVE-2022-37971

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2022-37971 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftMalware Protection Engine< 1.1.19700.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37971?
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-37971?
CVE-2022-37971 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37971?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-37971?

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Source: NVD / NIST