CVE-2022-26904: Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2022
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows User Profile Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

76 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
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
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19265
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.2212
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1645
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1645
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.613
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.643
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20337
6.3.9600.20337
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20337
6.3.9600.20337
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20337
6.3.9600.20337
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1645
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20337
6.3.9600.20337
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1645
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21446
6.0.6003.21446
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2212
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.613
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.613
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2212
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2212
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1645
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2803
10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20337
6.3.9600.20337
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2803
10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23679
6.2.9200.23679
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23679
6.2.9200.23679
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25924
6.1.7601.25924
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25924
6.1.7601.25924
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21446
6.0.6003.21446
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21446
6.0.6003.21446
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21446
6.0.6003.21446
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1645
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1645
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25924
6.1.7601.25924
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.643
10.0.20348.643
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25924
6.1.7601.25924
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.643
10.0.20348.643
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1645
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19265
10.0.10240.19265
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5066
10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19265
10.0.10240.19265
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5066
10.0.14393.5066

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20337Patch KB5012639
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20337Patch KB5012670
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1645Patch KB5012599
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21446Patch KB5012632
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.2212Patch KB5012591
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.613Patch KB5012592
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2803Patch KB5012647
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1645Patch KB5012599
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23679Patch KB5012666
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.25924Patch KB5012649
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1645Patch KB5012599
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.643Patch KB5012604
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5066Patch KB5012596
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19265Patch KB5012653

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26904?

CVE-2022-26904 is rated as important, indicating a high potential for exploitation that could lead to privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26904?

To mitigate CVE-2022-26904, ensure that your affected Microsoft Windows operating systems are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-26904?

CVE-2022-26904 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-26904?

CVE-2022-26904 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability associated with the Windows User Profile Service.

5

Can CVE-2022-26904 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-26904 typically requires local access to the affected system, limiting remote exploitation potential.

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