CVE-2022-21898: DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2022
·Updated
DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21912.
Affected Software
37 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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 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·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21898?
CVE-2022-21898 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-21898?
To fix CVE-2022-21898, apply the security patches provided by Microsoft, which are typically available through Windows Update.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-21898?
CVE-2022-21898 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, specifically 1809, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2.
4
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2022-21898 exploit?
CVE-2022-21898 exploits vulnerabilities in the DirectX Graphics Kernel to allow remote code execution.
5
Is CVE-2022-21898 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2022-21898 exists independently but is unique from CVE-2022-21912.