CVE-2022-35804 SMB Client and Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via the SMB Client and Server components.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-35804?

CVE-2022-35804 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11, published on 9 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SMB Client and Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35804?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows 11.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35804?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35804 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-2022-35804 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35804 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hq89-86g9-8p72.

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