CVE-2022-21900: Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2022
·Updated
Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21905.
Affected Software
39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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-2022-21900?
CVE-2022-21900 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on the security features of Windows Hyper-V.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-21900?
To resolve CVE-2022-21900, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your specific version of Windows.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-21900?
CVE-2022-21900 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, and others.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-21900?
CVE-2022-21900 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability within Windows Hyper-V.
5
Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2022-21900?
As of now, there is no public exploit for CVE-2022-21900 reported, but it is advisable to apply patches promptly.