CVE-2022-21888: Windows Modern Execution Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )
Windows Modern Execution Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| 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 | =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 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21888?
To fix CVE-2022-21888, apply the relevant Microsoft security updates as outlined in their advisory.
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.
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.
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.
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