CVE-2022-26925—Microsoft Windows LSA Spoofing Vulnerability

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2022-07-01 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-26925
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-07-01
Due Date:
2022-07-22
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows LSA Spoofing Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) contains a spoofing vulnerability where an attacker can coerce the domain controller to authenticate to the attacker using NTLM.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply remediation actions outlined in CISA guidance [https://www.cisa.gov/guidance-applying-june-microsoft-patch].

Additional Notes

  • WARNING: This update is required on all Microsoft Windows endpoints but if deployed to domain controllers without additional configuration changes the update breaks PIV/CAC authentication. Read CISA implementation guidance carefully before deploying to domain controllers.
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26925

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