PT-2022-5622 · Microsoft · Windows Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol+1

Published 2022-10-11 · Updated 2025-01-02 · CVE-2022-37965

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the implementation of the Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) in Windows operating systems, specifically concerning incorrect clearance or release of resources. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Resource Release

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-06988

CVE-2022-37965

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol

References · 10

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-06988 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37965 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37965 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2022-37965 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37965 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37965 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-37965 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/51168 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/64510 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/106099 · Telegram Post