CVE-2022-21990: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| 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 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21990?
The severity of CVE-2022-21990 is rated as critical, allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21990?
To fix CVE-2022-21990, update the affected software to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-21990?
CVE-2022-21990 affects various Microsoft products including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2022.
Is CVE-2022-21990 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21990 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited from across a network.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-21990?
Exploiting CVE-2022-21990 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially taking full control.
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