Actively exploited · Published Jun 1, 2022 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2022-30190Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited Ransomware
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on June 14, 2022). It has been used in ransomware campaigns. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 99.2% (higher than 99.9% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, public proof-of-concept code. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA guidance
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 5, 2022.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the user’s rights. Please see the MSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3046 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.17763.3046 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3046 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3046 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.1766 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – before 10.0.20348.770 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19042.1766 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19042.1766 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.22000.739 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 – before 10.0.19044.1766 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | 10.0.10240.0 – before 10.0.10240.19325 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5192 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5192 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5192 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | 6.1.0 – before 6.1.7601.25984 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.0 – before 6.1.7601.25984 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | 6.3.0 – before 6.3.9600.20402 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 – before 6.1.7601.25984 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 – before 6.1.7601.25984 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 – before 6.2.9200.23736 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 – before 6.2.9200.23736 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 – before 6.3.9600.20402 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 – before 6.3.9600.20402 |
References
- Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Execution.html x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30190 government-resource