CVE-2022-21888: Windows Modern Execution Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2022
·Updated
Windows Modern Execution Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected Software
41 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
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 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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=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=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 2019
Remediation
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21888?
CVE-2022-21888 has a severity rating that is significant, allowing remote code execution on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-21888?
To fix CVE-2022-21888, apply the relevant Microsoft security updates as outlined in their advisory.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-21888?
CVE-2022-21888 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server as specified in the advisory.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2022-21888 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-21888 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially compromising its security.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-21888 until a patch is applied?
Microsoft does not recommend any specific workarounds for CVE-2022-21888, and the best mitigation is to apply available updates.