CVE-2022-44687: Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.8)

CVSS Vector

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

Category

Remote Code Execution

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2022-Dec

Released

2022-12-13

Last Updated

2023-11-09

EPSS Score

1.67% (percentile: 82.1%)

FAQ

According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution? The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer. How do I get the updated app? The Microsoft Store will automatically update affected customers. Alternatively, customers can get the update immediately; see here for details. My system is in a disconnected environment; is it vulnerable? It is possible for customers to disable automatic updates for the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store will not automatically install this update for those customers. VLSC customers can visit the Volume Licensing Servicing Center to get the update https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/. Customers using the Microsoft Store for Business and Microsoft Store for Education can get this update through their organizations. What version of the Raw Image Extension is secure? For all supported versions of Windows 10, and Windows 11 versions up to 22000, the secure version is v2.0.32791.0 and later. For Windows 11 operating systems version 22621 and later, the secure version is v2.1.32791.0 and later. How can I check if the update is installed? You can check the package version in PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.RawImageExtension

Affected Products (20)

Windows

• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for HoloLens
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
• Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems

Acknowledgments

ze0r with VenusTech ADLab

Revision History

• 2022-12-13: Information published.
• 2023-11-09: Updated FAQ information. This is an informational change only.