CVE-2022-37978

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025

Summary

CVE-2022-37978 is a new security vulnerability affecting Windows Active Directory Certificate Services. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features and gain unauthorized access to certificate private keys. Successful exploitation could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, data theft, or even complete system compromise. Microsoft recommends immediate patching to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping certificate services and other critical components updated to protect against potential threats.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft