Microsoft Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-08-18
• EPSS: 54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows Runtime contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 8 Sep 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.

• Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD

[ References ]References

• msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21971PatchVendor Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource