CVE-2022-35744
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Windows Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Risk Analysis
This is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Windows Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, it allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-35744 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-35744 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts