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CVE-2022-24459: Windows Fax and Scan Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )

Windows Fax and Scan Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
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
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24459?

    Microsoft has not provided specific workarounds for CVE-2022-24459 aside from applying the available patches.

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