[ CVE-2022-41125 · Published 9 Nov 2022 ]
Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 3%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-11-08
[ Description ]Official description
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 9 Dec 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-2022-41125PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource