Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2022-30190
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 1 June 2022
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What is CVE-2022-30190?
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.
CISA has reported CVE-2022-30190
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2022-30190 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19325
Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5192
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3046
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Used in Ransomware
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved