CVE-2022-26927: Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Affected Software

42 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 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26927?

CVE-2022-26927 has been rated as critical, indicating a high potential for exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26927?

To fix CVE-2022-26927, apply the relevant security patches released by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-26927?

CVE-2022-26927 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server 2019 and 2022.

4

Can CVE-2022-26927 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-26927 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited if successfully targeted.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-26927?

Exploiting CVE-2022-26927 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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