CVE-2022-21971: Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2022
·
Updated

Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Runtime contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524, <10.0.20348.525
10.0.20348.52410.0.20348.525
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524, <10.0.20348.525
10.0.20348.52410.0.20348.525
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565

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 10.0.19044.1526Patch KB5010342
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.493Patch KB5010386
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1526Patch KB5010342
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.524Fixed in 10.0.20348.525Patch KB5010456
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1526Patch KB5010342
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.2094Patch KB5010345
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2565Patch KB5010351

Event History

Feb 8, 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
Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 18, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-21971?

CVE-2022-21971 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Runtime that allows for remote code execution.

2

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-21971?

Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and Windows 11 are affected by CVE-2022-21971.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21971?

CVE-2022-21971 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-21971?

To fix CVE-2022-21971, you should apply the relevant security patch provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the provided remedy URLs for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21971?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-21971 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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