CVE-2022-21871: Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.8)=16.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 – 16.6)=16.7
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015=3
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 Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.44
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.7.25
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.8<16.9.17
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.2037
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1466
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.434
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21871.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21871?

The severity of CVE-2022-21871 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-21871?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 to 15.9.44), Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 to 16.7.25), Microsoft Windows 10 (version 1507), Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (version 1607), Microsoft Windows 10 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 11 21h2, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022 are affected by CVE-2022-21871.

4

How does the Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability impact affected systems?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate privileges on the affected systems.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-21871?

Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to install the latest updates from Microsoft.

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