CVE-2022-26931: Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Affected Software

77 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21481
6.0.6003.21481
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25954
6.1.7601.25954
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25954
6.1.7601.25954
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20371, <6.3.9600.20365
6.3.9600.203716.3.9600.20365
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21481
6.0.6003.21481
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21481
6.0.6003.21481
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21481
6.0.6003.21481
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23714
6.2.9200.23714
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20371, <6.3.9600.20365
6.3.9600.203716.3.9600.20365
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23714
6.2.9200.23714
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20367
6.3.9600.20367
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25954
6.1.7601.25954
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5125
10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20371, <6.3.9600.20365
6.3.9600.203716.3.9600.20365
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20371, <6.3.9600.20365
6.3.9600.203716.3.9600.20365
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25954
6.1.7601.25954
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5125
10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5125
10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5125
10.0.14393.5125
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19297
10.0.10240.19297
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.1706
10.0.19044.1706
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19297
10.0.10240.19297
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1706
10.0.19043.1706
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1706
10.0.19042.1706
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1706
10.0.19042.1706
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.675
10.0.22000.675
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.1706
10.0.19044.1706
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.675
10.0.22000.675
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1706
10.0.19042.1706
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.707
10.0.20348.707
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.707
10.0.20348.707
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1706
10.0.19043.1706
Microsoft Windows 10=1909, >=10.0.18363<10.0.18363.2274
10.0.18363.2274
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1706
10.0.19043.1706
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1706
10.0.19043.1706
Microsoft Windows 10=1909, >=10.0.18363<10.0.18363.2274
10.0.18363.2274
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.2928
10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2928
10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows 10=1909, >=10.0.18363<10.0.18363.2274
10.0.18363.2274
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.2928
10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2928
10.0.17763.2928
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.2928
10.0.17763.2928

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 6.0.6003.21481Patch KB5014006
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.25954Patch KB5013999
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20371Fixed in 6.3.9600.20365Patch KB5014001
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23714Patch KB5014018
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20367Patch KB5014025
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5125Patch KB5013952
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19297Patch KB5013963
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1706Patch KB5013942
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1706Patch KB5013942
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1706Patch KB5013942
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.675Patch KB5013943
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.707Patch KB5013944
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.2274Patch KB5013945
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2928Patch KB5013941

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26931?

CVE-2022-26931 has been rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26931?

To mitigate CVE-2022-26931, install the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-26931?

CVE-2022-26931 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-26931?

CVE-2022-26931 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Kerberos component.

5

Can CVE-2022-26931 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-26931 is primarily an elevation of privilege vulnerability that requires local access for exploitation.

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