PT-2022-5733 · Microsoft · Directx Graphics Kernel+1

Published 2022-09-13 · Updated 2023-08-08 · CVE-2022-37954

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions DirectX Graphics Kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to unsafe privilege management in the DirectX Graphics Kernel driver of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and elevate their privileges. The vulnerability enables attackers to affect the system through an elevation-of-privilege exploit.

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

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-07132

CVE-2022-37954

ZDI-22-1284

Affected Products

Directx Graphics Kernel

Windows

References · 9

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37954 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1284 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-07132 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-37954 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2022-37954 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37954 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37954 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/49692 · Telegram Post
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37954 · Note