CVE-2022-41082

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CVE-2022-41082 is a critical software vulnerability discovered in Microsoft Exchange Servers, which allows for Remote Code Execution (RCE). This flaw is one of two zero-day vulnerabilities found, the other being CVE-2022-41040. The RCE vulnerability presents a significant threat as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access or control. Check Point IPS has since provided protection against these threats, including the Server-Side Request Forgery (CVE-2022-41080) and this RCE vulnerability. This vulnerability, CVE-2022-41082, was initially disclosed as a zero-day flaw in September last year, with a patch released by Microsoft in November. However, it has been revealed that the current vulnerability is actually a bypass of the initial fix, implying that the original patch did not fully address the issue. This represents a significant concern as systems believed to be secured could still be at risk from this bypassed vulnerability. Moreover, the vulnerability also bypasses another previously fixed vulnerability, CVE-2023-21529, which was patched in February. This indicates a pattern of persistent flaws within the Microsoft Exchange Servers' security infrastructure. The recurrence of these vulnerabilities underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and updating of security measures, even after patches have been applied. It also highlights the necessity for businesses using these servers to stay vigilant and ensure they have the latest protections installed to guard against such threats.

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Proxynotshell is a possible alias for CVE-2022-41082. ProxyNotShell is a software vulnerability, specifically a flaw in the design or implementation of Microsoft Exchange Server. It was first identified and exploited through CVE-2022-41082, as reported by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42. The ProxyNotShell exploit method leveraged an AutoDiscover endpoint t	7

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The CVE-2022-41040 Vulnerability is associated with CVE-2022-41082. CVE-2022-41040 is a software vulnerability that was discovered in late September 2022, along with another flaw, CVE-2022-41082. These two zero-day vulnerabilities were collectively known as ProxyNotShell. The vulnerabilities were exploited to compromise Microsoft Exchange through the proxy mechanism	Unspecified	3
The Owassrf Vulnerability is associated with CVE-2022-41082. OWASSRF is a software vulnerability that presents a significant security risk to Microsoft Exchange Server systems. It's an exploit method that bypasses ProxyNotShell vulnerability mitigations, allowing for remote code execution on vulnerable servers through Outlook Web Access. This vulnerability ha	Unspecified	2
The Proxyshell Vulnerability is associated with CVE-2022-41082. ProxyShell is a vulnerability that affects Microsoft Exchange email servers, posing a significant risk to organizations worldwide. This flaw in software design or implementation allows attackers to exploit the system and gain unauthorized access. Since early 2021, Iranian government-sponsored APT ac	Unspecified	2
The CVE-2018-13379 Vulnerability is associated with CVE-2022-41082. CVE-2018-13379 is a critical vulnerability that affects FortiOS and Fortiguard, presenting a flaw in their software design or implementation. This specific vulnerability, which can expose sensitive credentials, has been frequently exploited, making the top 15 most routinely exploited list in both 20	Unspecified	2

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Source Link	CreatedAt	Title
CERT-EU	a year ago	Emerging Threat: What to Know About the Play Ransomware Group
BankInfoSecurity	a year ago	Breach Roundup: MongoDB Blames Phishing Email for Breach
CISA	a year ago	#StopRansomware: Play Ransomware \| CISA
CERT-EU	a year ago	Play Ransomware: SafeBreach Coverage for US-CERT Alert (AA23-352A)
CERT-EU	a year ago	Over 20,000 vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers exposed to attacks
CERT-EU	a year ago	Florian Roth, Author at Nextron Systems
CERT-EU	a year ago	My Tea's not cold : an overview of China's cyber threat – Global Security Mag Online
CERT-EU	a year ago	Time keeps on slippin’ slippin’ slippin’: The 2023 Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders
Recorded Future	a year ago	Beyond the Code: Unearthing the Subtle Business Ramifications of Six Months in Vulnerabilities
CERT-EU	a year ago	Time keeps on slippin’ slippin’ slippin’: The 2023 Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders
DARKReading	a year ago	'Play' Ransomware Group Targeting MSPs Worldwide in New Campaign
CERT-EU	a year ago	Unmasking the top exploited vulnerabilities of 2022 – GIXtools
CISA	a year ago	2022 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities \| CISA
Securityaffairs	a year ago	In 2022, more than 40% of zero-day exploits used in the wild were variations of previous issues
CERT-EU	a year ago	Cybersecurity threatscape: Q1 2023
CERT-EU	a year ago	The attack via Progress MOVEit Transfer
CERT-EU	a year ago	View the latest outbreak alerts on cyber-attacks \| FortiGuard Labs
DARKReading	a year ago	Microsoft Fixes 69 Bugs, but None Are Zero-Days
Checkpoint	2 years ago	26th December – Threat Intelligence Report – Check Point Research
Unit42	2 years ago	Threat Brief: OWASSRF Vulnerability Exploitation