CVE-2022-22047: Windows Client Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Windows CSRSS contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to SYSTEM privileges.

Other sources

Windows Client Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

87 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19360
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1826
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1826
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1826
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.795
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.825
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1826
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20478
6.3.9600.20478
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23771
6.2.9200.23771
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23771
6.2.9200.23771
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26022
6.1.7601.26022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20478
6.3.9600.20478
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26022
6.1.7601.26022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21569
6.0.6003.21569
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21569
6.0.6003.21569
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21569
6.0.6003.21569
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20478
6.3.9600.20478
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26022
6.1.7601.26022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21569
6.0.6003.21569
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20478
6.3.9600.20478
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20478
6.3.9600.20478
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26022
6.1.7601.26022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5246
10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5246
10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5246
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19360
10.0.10240.19360
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19360
10.0.10240.19360
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1826
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1826
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1826
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.795
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1826
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.795
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1826
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1826
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.825
10.0.20348.825
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.825
10.0.20348.825
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3165
10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1826
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1826
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3165
10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1826
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3165
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3165

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 6.3.9600.20478Patch KB5015877
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23771Patch KB5015875
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26022Patch KB5015862
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21569Patch KB5015870
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20478Patch KB5015874
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5246Patch KB5015808
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19360Patch KB5015832
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1826Patch KB5015807
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.795Patch KB5015814
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1826Patch KB5015807
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.825Patch KB5015827
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3165Patch KB5015811
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1826Patch KB5015807

Event History

Jul 12, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22047?

CVE-2022-22047 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation to SYSTEM privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22047?

To remediate CVE-2022-22047, Microsoft recommends installing the latest security updates available for your version of Windows.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-22047?

CVE-2022-22047 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-22047?

If exploited, CVE-2022-22047 could allow an attacker to gain elevated SYSTEM privileges, potentially compromising the system integrity.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-22047?

Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2022-22047; applying the provided security updates is the recommended course of action.

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