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.

  1. 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.

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