CVE-2022-21918: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2022
·Updated
DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service 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·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
3
How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?
To fix CVE-2022-21918, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
4
Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?
CVE-2022-21918 primarily causes service disruptions rather than direct data loss.
5
Is CVE-2022-21918 actively exploited in the wild?
As of the latest information, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2022-21918.