CVE-2022-37973

Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) Denial of Service Vulnerability

7.7

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.35% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37973	vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37973	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37973?: CVE-2022-37973 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-37973?: To fix CVE-2022-37973, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-37973 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-37973 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-37973?: CVE-2022-37973 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2.

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