CVE-2022-34718 Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the TCP/IP stack.

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-2022-34718?

CVE-2022-34718 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 13 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34718?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34718?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-34718 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-34718 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-56jv-75wp-q86w.

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