Microsoft Exchange Command Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
November 22nd, 2022
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Command class. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Additional Details
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41082
Disclosure Timeline
- 2022-09-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2022-11-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
