CVE-2022-21901: Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| 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 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21901?
CVE-2022-21901 is a Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21901?
CVE-2022-21901 affects Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions), Windows 11, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server (versions 20h2, 2022, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019).
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-21901?
CVE-2022-21901 has a severity level of critical (8).
How can I fix CVE-2022-21901?
To fix CVE-2022-21901, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21901?
More information about CVE-2022-21901 can be found on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page at https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21901
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