CVE-2022-41118 Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution via a race condition in Windows Scripting Languages, affecting multiple Windows versions.

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-2022-41118?

CVE-2022-41118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 9 Nov 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

Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41118?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-41118 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41118 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84wj-46vv-37cw.

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