Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a Microsoft Windows kernel information disclosure flaw. An attacker already able to run code locally with low privileges could potentially expose sensitive kernel information. It is not described as remote code execution or service disruption, but leaked information can matter when combined with other vulnerabilities.
Executive priority
Treat this as a normal-to-accelerated Windows patching item. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but kernel information disclosure can support broader attack chains, especially on shared or high-value systems.
Technical view
CVE-2022-30197 is CWE-200 affecting listed Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Server Core, and Server version 20H2 releases. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to unpatched systems running the Microsoft Windows versions listed in the advisory. The attack vector is local, so external network exposure alone is not enough evidence of risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates a local, low-privilege attacker could trigger information disclosure without user interaction.
Researcher notes
The available evidence is sparse beyond Microsoft’s classification and CVSS. Focus validation on patch presence and affected build matching. Do not infer privilege escalation or remote exploitation from the provided sources alone.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft’s advisory for the applicable Windows security update.
- Apply supported cumulative updates for affected Windows builds.
- Prioritize shared servers, multi-user endpoints, and privileged administration workstations.
- Retire or isolate unsupported Windows versions if updates are unavailable.
- Monitor Microsoft guidance for any revised mitigation or exploitability details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory hosts running the affected Windows products and builds.
- Confirm the relevant Microsoft security update is installed.
- Use vulnerability management tooling to verify CVE-2022-30197 is cleared.
- Check Server Core and workstation images, not only active desktops.
- Document exceptions with compensating controls and owner approval.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Kernel Information Disclosure VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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