CVE-2022-23278: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Spoofing Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Android
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR sensor
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for iOS
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR sensor<10.8047.22439.1056
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Linux Linux kernel
Apple macOS
Google Android
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux
Patch available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac
Patch available

Event History

Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23278?

CVE-2022-23278 is classified as a spoofing vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23278?

To remediate CVE-2022-23278, ensure that your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is updated with the latest security patches.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-23278?

CVE-2022-23278 affects multiple products including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for iOS, Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23278?

CVE-2022-23278 is specifically a spoofing vulnerability related to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

5

Can CVE-2022-23278 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-23278 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers.

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