CVE-2022-40733

Description

An access violation vulnerability exists in the DirectComposition functionality win32kbase.sys driver version 10.0.22000.593 as part of Windows 11 version 22000.593 and version 10.0.20348.643 as part of Windows Server 2022 version 20348.643. A specially-crafted set of syscalls can lead to a reboot. An unprivileged user can run specially-crafted code to trigger Denial Of Service.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1515

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40733?
CVE-2022-40733 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40733?
To fix CVE-2022-40733, 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-2022-40733 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40733 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40733?
CVE-2022-40733 affects Microsoft Windows.
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