CVE-2022-41091: Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

Other sources

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

56 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Azure
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19567Patch KB5019970
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2251Patch KB5019959
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1249Fixed in 10.0.20348.1251Patch KB5019080
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 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
Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41091?

CVE-2022-41091 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability that may lead to limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41091?

To fix CVE-2022-41091, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-41091?

CVE-2022-41091 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

4

What are the possible impacts of CVE-2022-41091?

The impacts of CVE-2022-41091 include potential unauthorized access to system features due to the security feature bypass.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-41091?

Microsoft recommends updating to the latest security patches as the most effective measure against CVE-2022-41091.

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