Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who already has low-level local access could potentially gain powerful system privileges. It is not a remote-entry bug, but it can turn a minor foothold into full compromise on affected Windows hosts.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority within Windows patch management. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but successful exploitation could give attackers full control after an initial local foothold.
Technical view
CVE-2022-35761 is a Windows Kernel elevation-of-privilege vulnerability mapped to CWE-269. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to listed affected Windows client and server versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11 21H2, Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and Server Core variants in the bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and CVSS exploit code maturity is unproven. Practical risk is highest where attackers can obtain any local low-privilege access.
Researcher notes
The bundle provides severity, affected products, CVSS, CWE, and vendor advisory, but not root cause detail or exploit mechanics. Validation should focus on affected OS presence and confirmed Microsoft update installation.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft security updates for affected Windows versions using MSRC guidance.
- Prioritize servers, shared workstations, and systems exposed to untrusted local users.
- Check Microsoft guidance for exact KBs and version-specific remediation details.
- Reduce unnecessary local account access until patch status is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions against the affected product list in the source bundle.
- Verify installed Microsoft security updates for CVE-2022-35761 through enterprise patch tooling.
- Confirm Server Core systems are included in patch compliance checks.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings against MSRC status before closure.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-269: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Privilege Management
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