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CVE-2022-21850: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21851.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
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
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-21850?

    CVE-2022-21850 has been assigned a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-21850?

    To fix CVE-2022-21850, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

  • Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-21850?

    CVE-2022-21850 affects various Microsoft products including Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 11, and others.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-21850?

    CVE-2022-21850 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-21850?

    As of now, there are reports indicating that CVE-2022-21850 may be actively exploited in the wild.

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