Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2022-35743

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 21h1
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2023

What is CVE-2022-35743?

The Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) has a security flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system without authorization. This vulnerability is initiated when a specially crafted file is processed by the MSDT. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to install programs, view, change, or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights. Users are advised to apply security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19387

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5291

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3287

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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