Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
0.73
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
72.2
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 72.2% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Mar 03, 2022
Remediation Due
Mar 24, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
smss.exe debugging subsystem in Microsoft Windows does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.