CVE-2022-21849: Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2022
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Updated

Windows IKE Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Other sources

Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Jan 11, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-21849?

CVE-2022-21849 is a critical vulnerability known as Windows IKE Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21849?

Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019 are affected by CVE-2022-21849.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21849?

CVE-2022-21849 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-21849?

To fix CVE-2022-21849, apply the security update provided by Microsoft through the official advisory - reference link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21849.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21849?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-21849 in the official Microsoft security advisory - reference link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21849.

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