CVE-2022-35797: Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

Medium (CVSS 6.1)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Security Feature Bypass

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2022-Aug

Released

2022-08-09

EPSS Score

0.46% (percentile: 64.1%)

FAQ

What kind of security feature could be bypassed by successfully exploiting this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass the Windows Hello Facial Recognition security feature. Where can I find more information about Windows Hello Face Authentication? Please see Windows Hello Face Authentication for updated details.

Affected Products (13)

Windows

• Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems

Security Updates (3)

• 5016623
• 5016616
• 5016629

Acknowledgments

Jason Martinsen

Revision History

• 2022-08-09: Information published.