CVE-2022-41116: Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Nov 8, 2022
·Updated
Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.1.7601.26221Patch KB5020013
Event History
Nov 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
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41116?
CVE-2022-41116 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-41116?
To fix CVE-2022-41116, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41116?
CVE-2022-41116 affects Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-41116?
The impact of CVE-2022-41116 is a Denial of Service, which can result in service disruptions.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-41116?
No specific workarounds are documented for CVE-2022-41116; applying updates is the recommended approach.