CVE-2022-41033
Published: October 11, 2022
Official Description
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service allows for privilege escalation. This means an attacker with limited access could gain higher-level permissions on the system. Its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent security concern.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This vulnerability is likely exploited locally to escalate privileges.
System administrators should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this privilege escalation vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41033 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-41033 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41033 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1