CVE-2022-24459: Windows Fax and Scan Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2022
·Updated
Windows Fax and Scan Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
63 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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 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=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 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
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 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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-2022-24459?
CVE-2022-24459 has been rated with a high severity score, indicating a significant risk of elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-24459?
To address CVE-2022-24459, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-24459?
CVE-2022-24459 affects several Microsoft products including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, and others.
4
Can exploiting CVE-2022-24459 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2022-24459 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24459?
Microsoft has not provided specific workarounds for CVE-2022-24459 aside from applying the available patches.