CVE-2022-26916: Windows Fax Compose Form Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )
Windows Fax Compose Form Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26916?
The severity of CVE-2022-26916 is considered critical, as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26916?
To fix CVE-2022-26916, apply the available security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-26916?
CVE-2022-26916 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and several server versions including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2022-26916 represent?
CVE-2022-26916 represents a remote code execution vulnerability specifically tied to the Windows Fax Compose Form.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-26916?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-26916 could potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to full system control.
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