CVE-2022-24497 Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via the Network File System service, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-24497?

CVE-2022-24497 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24497?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-24497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7jgq-4jfh-mw69.

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