CVE-2022-30190: Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-30190 is a high (CVSS 9.3) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 14-06-2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns. EPSS estimates a 99.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 01-06-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 14-06-2022
   Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
3. 05-07-2022
   CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
4. 06-08-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

No weakness data has been published for this record.