CVE-2022-24500Windows 10 Vulnerability
Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2022 · Updated Jan 2, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-24500 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 11 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 17, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19265, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5066, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.2803.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 17, 2023
279 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://cybersafenv.org/2022/04/12/microsoft-releases-april-2022-security-updates/
- advisoryhttps://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/28542
- advisoryhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/
- advisoryhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2022/04/12/microsoft-releases-april-2022-security-updates
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2022041276
- advisoryhttps://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-patches-windows-flaw-under-attack-and-reported-by-nsa
Description
Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 17, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
46 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10Microsoft | 1607, 1809, 1909, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2 | n/a |
| Windows 11Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 7Microsoft | >= 6.1.0 | 6.1.7601.25924 |
| Windows 8.1Microsoft | >= 6.3.0 | 6.3.9600.20337 |
| Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.19265
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.5066
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.2803
Windows 10 Version 1909
10.0.18363.2212
Windows 10 Version 20H2
10.0.19042.1645
Windows 10 Version 21H1
10.0.19043.1645
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.1645
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.613
Windows 7
6.1.7601.25924
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.25924
Windows 8.1
6.3.9600.20337
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.21446
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.25924
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.25924
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
6.0.6003.21446
Windows Server 2012
6.2.9200.23679
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
6.2.9200.23679
Windows Server 2012 R2
6.3.9600.20337
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
6.3.9600.20337
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.5066
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.5066
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.2803
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.2803
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.643
Windows Server version 20H2
10.0.19042.1645
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 13, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 17, 2023
Last updated
Jan 2, 2025
References
- advisorycybersafenv.org · microsoft-releases-april-2022-security-updates
- advisoryisc.sans.edu · 28542
- advisoryus-cert.cisa.gov
- advisoryus-cert.cisa.gov · microsoft-releases-april-2022-security-updates
- advisorycybersecurity-help.cz · SB2022041276
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1607, 1809, 1909, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2; Windows 11 (Microsoft); Windows 7 (Microsoft) versions >= 6.1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 17, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19265, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5066, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.2803.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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