What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?

CVE-2022-21918 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?

CVE-2022-21918 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?

To fix CVE-2022-21918, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?

CVE-2022-21918 primarily causes service disruptions rather than direct data loss.

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.

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CVE-2022-21918

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11/1/2022

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CVE-2022-21918: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )

DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21918

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?
To fix CVE-2022-21918, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?
CVE-2022-21918 primarily causes service disruptions rather than direct data loss.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?
CVE-2022-21918 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?
To fix CVE-2022-21918, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?
CVE-2022-21918 primarily causes service disruptions rather than direct data loss.
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.

CVE-2022-21918: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability

Remedy

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?

How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?

Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?

Is CVE-2022-21918 actively exploited in the wild?

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What is the severity of CVE-2022-21918?

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21918?

How do I fix CVE-2022-21918?

Can CVE-2022-21918 lead to data loss?

Is CVE-2022-21918 actively exploited in the wild?