CVE-2022-30190—Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 code with the privileges of the calling application.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30190

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-610