CVE-2022-41044 Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via a race condition in the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol implementation.

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-2022-41044?

CVE-2022-41044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 9 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41044?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41044?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-41044 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41044 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6wrg-q4hc-hrw5.

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