CVE-2022-24491: Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2022
·Updated
Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
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 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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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
Event History
Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24491?
CVE-2022-24491 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its nature as a remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-24491?
To fix CVE-2022-24491, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-24491?
CVE-2022-24491 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server versions.
4
Can CVE-2022-24491 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-24491 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-24491?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-24491 could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and compromise sensitive data on the affected devices.