# Microsoft September 2022 patch addresses actively exploited flaw

Published: 2022-09-13 · Severity: high
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/fa5ac8fc-19c0-5045-a1a4-3e2378f99d33/microsoft-september-2022-patch-addresses-actively-exploited-flaw

> Microsoft patches critical vulnerability CVE-2022-37969 confirmed exploited in the wild; immediate patching required.

On September 14, 2022, Microsoft released security patches addressing multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products. Among these, CVE-2022-37969 has been confirmed by Microsoft as actively exploited in the wild, creating immediate risk of further compromise. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, crash applications, or gain control of affected systems. The IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan) issued an urgent advisory recommending immediate application of Microsoft's security updates via Windows Update. Organizations should prioritize patching systems affected by CVE-2022-37969 to prevent ongoing exploitation.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-37969 (KEV)

Source reporting: https://www.ipa.go.jp/archive/security/security-alert/2022/20220914-ms.html

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