CVE-2022-22016: Windows PlayToManager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

Windows PlayToManager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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
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 Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22016?

CVE-2022-22016 has been classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22016?

To address CVE-2022-22016, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-22016?

CVE-2022-22016 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-22016?

CVE-2022-22016 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in Windows PlayToManager.

5

Can exploitation of CVE-2022-22016 allow unauthorized access?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2022-22016 could allow an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources.

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