CVE-2022-22007 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Microsoft HEVC Video Extensions. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system through local access, requiring user interaction but with low attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or inclusion in the CISA KEV catalog, its high impact potential (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) warrants attention. Community discussion and media coverage are limited, with only one article noting its inclusion in the March 2022 Patch Tuesday.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.50361.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:hevc_video_extensions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.