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CVE-2022-37966

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)

CVE-2022-37966 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation). Review the CVSS score, exploitation signals, affected versions, remediation status, and linked source material before making a change.

CVSS: 8.1
EPSS: 2.67%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2022.11.10

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability2.67%

Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Affected versions: r2, 36, 37, < 4.15.13, >= 4.16.0 < 4.16.8, >= 4.17.0 < 4.17.4
Fixed versions: 4.15.13, 4.16.8, 4.17.4

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: Not available