CVE-2022-30190

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.

Affected products

Office, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Support Diagnostic Tool, Windows

Microsoft Windows 10 1507

< 10.0.10240.19325

Microsoft Windows 10 1607

< 10.0.14393.5192

Microsoft Windows 10 1809

< 10.0.17763.3046

Microsoft Windows 10 20h2

< 10.0.19042.1766

Microsoft Windows 10 21h1

< 10.0.19043.1766

Microsoft Windows 10 21h2

< 10.0.19044.1766

Fix

Available

CVSS 2.0

9.3 HIGH

CVSS 3.1

7.8 HIGH

EPSS

99.2% (100th percentile)

NVD status

Analyzed

Published

2022-06-01