HIGH

CVE-2022-30190

Microsoft Windows 10 1507 2022-06-01 CVSS v3.1
CVSS
7.8
KEV

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.

Summary dbcve.org

CVE-2022-30190 (Follina) is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft's Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). Attackers exploit this by embedding malicious code in Office documents that trigger MSDT via URL protocol, allowing arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the calling application (typically Word).

Mitigation

Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2022-30190, or alternatively disable the MSDT URL protocol handler via registry modification to block MSDT invocation from applications.

Proof of Concept
Patch Commit

EPSS Score

99.23%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
99.9th percentile

References

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