CVE-2022-41128 Microsoft Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in Windows Scripting Languages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 8 Nov 2022
- 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-2022-41128?
CVE-2022-41128 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, 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-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41128?
It affects 16 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 and 10 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41128?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41128 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 9 Dec 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-41128 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-41128 in the wild since at least 8 Nov 2022.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-778m-x5h7-mg59.