CVE-2022-21874: Windows Security Center API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )
Windows Security Center API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21874?
CVE-2022-21874 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21874?
To mitigate CVE-2022-21874, apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-21874?
CVE-2022-21874 affects several Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 to 2022.
Can CVE-2022-21874 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21874 allows remote attackers to execute code on affected systems without authentication.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2022-21874?
As of now, there are no public exploits available for CVE-2022-21874, but organizations should still prioritize patching the vulnerability.
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