CVE-2022-24507: Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2022
·Updated
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
37 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
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=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 Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Event History
Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24507?
CVE-2022-24507 has been rated as a critical severity level vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-24507?
To fix CVE-2022-24507, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-24507?
CVE-2022-24507 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and several Windows Server editions.
4
Can CVE-2022-24507 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2022-24507 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24507 until a patch can be applied?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2022-24507, so immediate patching is recommended to mitigate risks.