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CVE-2022-23291: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23291?

    CVE-2022-23291 has a severity rating of Important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23291?

    To fix CVE-2022-23291, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-23291?

    CVE-2022-23291 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, specifically versions 1809, 1909, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23291?

    CVE-2022-23291 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-23291?

    As of now, Microsoft has not reported any known active exploit for CVE-2022-23291.

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