CVE-2022-21919: Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2022
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows User Profile Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

97 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.2037
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1466
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.434
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.469
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20246
6.3.9600.20246
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25829
6.1.7601.25829
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20246
6.3.9600.20246
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23584
6.2.9200.23584
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23584
6.2.9200.23584
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21349
6.0.6003.21349
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21349
6.0.6003.21349
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21349
6.0.6003.21349
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21349
6.0.6003.21349
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25829
6.1.7601.25829
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25829
6.1.7601.25829
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20246
6.3.9600.20246
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25829
6.1.7601.25829
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20246
6.3.9600.20246
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4886
10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20246
6.3.9600.20246
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4886
10.0.14393.4886
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19177
10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1466
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19177
10.0.10240.19177
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.434
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.434
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1466
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.469
10.0.20348.469
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.469
10.0.20348.469
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2037
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2037
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2037
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1466
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2452
10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2452
10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2452
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2452

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20246Patch KB5009595
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.25829Patch KB5009621
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23584Patch KB5009619
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21349Patch KB5009601
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20246Patch KB5009624
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.4886Patch KB5009546
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19177Patch KB5009585
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1466Patch KB5009543
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1466Patch KB5009543
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1466Patch KB5009543
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.434Patch KB5009566
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.469Patch KB5009555
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.2037Patch KB5009545
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2452Patch KB5009557

Event History

Jan 11, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-21919?

CVE-2022-21919 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows User Profile Service that allows for privilege escalation.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21919?

Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 are affected by CVE-2022-21919.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-21919?

CVE-2022-21919 has a severity rating of high (7 out of 10).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-21919?

Apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft to mitigate CVE-2022-21919.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21919?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-21919 on the Microsoft Security Guidance advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21919).

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