CVE-2022-41125
published 2022-11-09CVE-2022-41125: Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
PriorityP180high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
KEVITW
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilitydue 2022-12-09
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
3.02%
85.9th percentile
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
45 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.19567 | 10.0.10240.19567 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.5501 | 10.0.14393.5501 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.3650 | 10.0.17763.3650 |
| microsoft | windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2251 | 10.0.19042.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h1 | < 10.0.19043.2251 | 10.0.19043.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2251 | 10.0.19044.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2251 | 10.0.19045.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19567 | 10.0.10240.19567 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5501 | 10.0.14393.5501 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.3650 | 10.0.17763.3650 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3650 | 10.0.17763.3650 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_20h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.2251 | 10.0.19042.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h1 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19043.2251 | 10.0.19043.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.2251 | 10.0.19044.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.2251 | 10.0.19045.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1219 | 10.0.22000.1219 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.819 | 10.0.22621.819 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.1219 | 10.0.22000.1219 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.819 | 10.0.22621.819 |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 | >= 6.3.0 < 6.3.9600.20671 | 6.3.9600.20671 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.23968 | 6.2.9200.23968 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.20671 | 6.3.9600.20671 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.5501 | 10.0.14393.5501 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5501 | 10.0.14393.5501 |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Target service for exploitation is the Windows CNG Key Isolation Service; monitor for anomalous process activity or privilege escalation originating from this service. ↗
- →Successful exploitation results in SYSTEM-level privileges; alert on unexpected SYSTEM token acquisition by non-SYSTEM processes interacting with the CNG Key Isolation Service. ↗
- →This vulnerability has been confirmed exploited in the wild; treat any unpatched Windows systems running the CNG Key Isolation Service as high-priority targets for detection and patching. ↗
- →Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service is the affected component; scope detection to processes communicating with KeyIso (the CNG Key Isolation Service) for unexpected privilege changes. ↗
- ·The vulnerability mechanism is unspecified in public disclosures; no technical details, PoC, or exploit code are publicly available as of the advisory date, limiting signature-based detection. ↗
- ·Exploitation has been detected in the wild but was not publicly disclosed prior to the patch; defenders should prioritize patch application (KB5019966, KB5019959, etc.) as behavioral detection coverage may be limited. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv6.5MEDIUM
vulncheck7.8HIGH
cisa7.8HIGH
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-41125 [HIGH] Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service: Windows CNG Key Isolation Service
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:Yes;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Detected;DOS:N/A
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5019966
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5019966
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5019959
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5019959
Refere
CISA
Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
cisa·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-41125 [HIGH] CWE-787 Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability: Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41125; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41125
Remediation Due Date: 2022-12-09
OSV
python-scrapy vulnerabilities
osv·2025-05-05·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2021-41125 python-scrapy vulnerabilities
python-scrapy vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Scrapy improperly exposed HTTP authentication
credentials to request targets, including during redirects. An attacker
could use this issue to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This
issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2021-41125)
It was discovered that Scrapy did not remove the cookie header during
cross-domain redirects. An attacker could possibly use this issue to gain
unauthorized access to user accounts. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04
LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-0577)
It was discovered that Scrapy inefficiently parsed XML content. An
attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service by sending a
crafted XML response. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.0
GHSA
GHSA-5vr9-7945-27pf: Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-11-10
CVE-2022-41125 [HIGH] CWE-787 GHSA-5vr9-7945-27pf: Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
VulnCheck
Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
vulncheck·2022·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-41125 [HIGH] CWE-787 Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Exploitation References: https://api.msrc.microsoft.com/cvrf/v3.0/cvrf/2022-Nov; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lkNJ0uQwbeC1ZTRrxdtuPLCIl7mlUreoKfSIgajnSyY/edit; https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json; https://raw.githubusercontent.com/blackorbird/APT_REPORT/master/summary/2023/360_APT_Annual_Research_Report_2022.pdf
Remediation Due: 2022-12-09
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Krebs
Patch Tuesday, November 2022 Election Edition
blogs_krebs·2022-11-09·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Patch Tuesday, November 2022 Election Edition
Let’s face it: Having “2022 election” in the headline above is probably the only reason anyone might read this story today. Still, while most of us here in the United States are anxiously awaiting the results of how well we’ve patched our Democracy, it seems fitting that Microsoft Corp. today released gobs of security patches for its ubiquitous Windows operating systems. November’s patch batch includes fixes for a whopping six zero-day security vulnerabilities that miscreants and malware are already exploiting in the wild.
Probably the scariest of the zero-day flaws is CVE-2022-41128 , a “critical” weakness in the Windows scripting languages that could be used to foist malicious software on vulnerable users who do nothing more than browse to a hacked or malicious site that exploits the we
Krebs
Patch Tuesday, November 2022 Election Edition
blogs_krebs·2022-11-09·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Patch Tuesday, November 2022 Election Edition
Let’s face it: Having “2022 election” in the headline above is probably the only reason anyone might read this story today. Still, while most of us here in the United States are anxiously awaiting the results of how well we’ve patched our Democracy, it seems fitting that Microsoft Corp. today released gobs of security patches for its ubiquitous Windows operating systems. November’s patch batch includes fixes for a whopping six zero-day security vulnerabilities that miscreants and malware are already exploiting in the wild.
Probably the scariest of the zero-day flaws is CVE-2022-41128, a “critical” weakness in the Windows scripting languages that could be used to foist malicious software on vulnerable users who do nothing more than browse to a hacked or malicious site that exploits the wea
Qualys
November 2022 Patch Tuesday | Microsoft Releases 65 New Vulnerabilities With 10 Critical; Adobe Releases Zero Advisories (for the First Time in Six Years).
blogs_qualys·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] November 2022 Patch Tuesday | Microsoft Releases 65 New Vulnerabilities With 10 Critical; Adobe Releases Zero Advisories (for the First Time in Six Years).
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Summary
The November 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities are Classified as Follows:
OpenSSL 3.x Critical Vulnerability Highlights
OpenSSL 3.x Related Blogs and Resources
Microsoft Addressed Six Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Critical Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
About Qualys Patch Tuesday
Qualys Threat Research Blog Posts
Qualys Threat Protection High-Rated Advisories
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management Detection Response(VMDR)
Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
Extend the Power of VMDR to Enterprise Mobile Devices With Qualys VMDR Mobile
Execute Mitigation UsingCustom Assessment and Remediation(CAR)
Patch Tuesday Is
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2022 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2022-11-08·CVSS 8.1
CVE-2022-41039 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2022 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2022 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft released its monthly security update on Tuesday, disclosing 62 vulnerabilities. Of these vulnerabilities, 8 are classified as “Critical” and the rest are classified as “Important.”
Three of the critical entries are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities for Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
CVE-2022-41039
CVE-2022-41044
CVE-2022-41088
An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to an RAS (Remote Access Server), which may lead to remote code execution. Although according to Microsoft, these three vulnerabilities are less likely to be exploited, as the attacker must win a complex race condition. In August of 2022’s Patch Tuesday release, several v
Tenable
Microsoft’s November 2022 Patch Tuesday Addresses 62 CVEs (CVE-2022-41073)
blogs_tenable·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft’s November 2022 Patch Tuesday Addresses 62 CVEs (CVE-2022-41073)
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Qualys
November 2022 Patch Tuesday | Microsoft Releases 65 New Vulnerabilities With 10 Critical; Adobe Releases Zero Advisories (for the First Time in Six Years). | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] November 2022 Patch Tuesday | Microsoft Releases 65 New Vulnerabilities With 10 Critical; Adobe Releases Zero Advisories (for the First Time in Six Years). | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Summary
- The November 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities are Classified as Follows:
- OpenSSL 3.x Critical Vulnerability Highlights
- OpenSSL 3.x Related Blogs and Resources
- Microsoft Addressed Six Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Critical Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
- About Qualys Patch Tuesday
- Qualys Threat Research Blog Posts
- Qualys Threat Protection High-Rated Advisories
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management Detection Response(VMDR)
- Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
- Extend the Power of VMDR to Enterprise Mobile Devices With Qualys VMDR Mobile
- Execute Mitigation UsingCustom Assessment and Remediation(CAR)
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2022 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2022-11-08·CVSS 8.1
CVE-2022-41039 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2022 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft released its monthly security update on Tuesday, disclosing 62 vulnerabilities. Of these vulnerabilities, 8 are classified as “Critical” and the rest are classified as “Important.”
Three of the critical entries are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities for Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
- CVE-2022-41039
- CVE-2022-41044
- CVE-2022-41088
An unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to an RAS (Remote Access Server), which may lead to remote code execution. Although according to Microsoft, these three vulnerabilities are less likely to be exploited, as the attacker must win a complex race condition. In August of 2022’s Patch Tuesday release, several vulnerabilities for Windows PPTP were also disclosed.
Another notable vulnerability in
2022-11-09
Published
2022-11-08
Added to CISA KEV
Exploited in the wild