CVE-2022-21851: 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-2022-21850.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Remote Desktop | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| 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 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 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21851?
CVE-2022-21851 is rated as critical, allowing remote code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21851?
To fix CVE-2022-21851, apply the latest security patches made available by Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-21851?
CVE-2022-21851 impacts various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 11.
Can CVE-2022-21851 be mitigated without a patch?
Mitigation for CVE-2022-21851 is not possible without applying the security patches, as the vulnerability allows remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-21851?
No official workaround is provided for CVE-2022-21851; the recommended action is to install the updates.
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