CVE-2022-21967: Xbox Live Auth Manager for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2022
·
Updated

Xbox Live Auth Manager for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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
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 11

Event History

Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-21967?

CVE-2022-21967 refers to the Xbox Live Auth Manager for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-21967?

CVE-2022-21967 has a severity rating of high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21967?

CVE-2022-21967 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1909, 1809, 21H1, and 21H2, as well as Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 21H2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-21967?

To fix CVE-2022-21967, you should apply the appropriate patch provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the Microsoft support page for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21967?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-21967 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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