CVE-2022-26926
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 10, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-26926 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Windows Address Book. An attacker can exploit this weakness by sending a specially crafted email with a malicious attachment or link. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, potentially leading to serious data loss or system compromise. Users are strongly advised to update their Windows systems as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft