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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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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 Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
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

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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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