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CVE-2022-26925: Windows LSA Spoofing Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 10 2022(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) contains a spoofing vulnerability where an attacker can coerce the domain controller to authenticate to the attacker using NTLM.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19297
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.18363.2274
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.1706
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19043.1706
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.1706
Windows 11<10.0.22000.675
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.707
Microsoft Windows Server 20H2<10.0.19042.1706
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

Apply remediation actions outlined in CISA guidance [https://www.cisa.gov/guidance-applying-june-microsoft-patch].

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26925?

    CVE-2022-26925 is a critical spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Local Security Authority that could allow an attacker to impersonate a domain controller.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-26925?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-26925, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-26925?

    CVE-2022-26925 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and several Windows Server editions.

  • Could CVE-2022-26925 impact my organization's security?

    Yes, CVE-2022-26925 can severely compromise the integrity of domain authentication within an organization.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-26925?

    As of the latest updates, there are no public exploits reported for CVE-2022-26925, but the vulnerability is critical and should be patched immediately.

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