CVE-2022-23285: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2022
·Updated
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
53 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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=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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Mar 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
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23285?
CVE-2022-23285 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-23285?
To fix CVE-2022-23285, apply the security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-23285?
CVE-2022-23285 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.
4
Can CVE-2022-23285 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-23285 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
5
What mitigation strategies should I apply for CVE-2022-23285?
Mitigation for CVE-2022-23285 includes immediately applying patches, reducing RDP exposure to the internet, and employing a strong firewall policy.