MS.Windows.HTTP.Protocol.Stack.CVE-2022-21907.Code.Execution

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft HTTP protocol stack.
The vulnerability is due to an improper boundary check condition in the protocol when handling a crafted HTTP request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted HTTP request.

Outbreak Alert

Microsoft's January 2022 Patch Tuesday contains updates on 97 security vulnerabilities, one of which is CVE-2022-21907 rated with 9.8 and can lead to a remote code execution.

View the full Outbreak Alert Report

Affected Products

Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 20H2 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 11 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21907

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