What is the severity of CVE-2022-26938?

CVE-2022-26938 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26938?

Installing the latest security patches from Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions will address CVE-2022-26938.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-26938?

CVE-2022-26938 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-26938?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for mitigating CVE-2022-26938.

What products are impacted by CVE-2022-26938?

Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, including specific installations like Server Core, are impacted by CVE-2022-26938.

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CVE-2022-26938

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10/5/2022

2/1/2025

CVE-2022-26938: Storage Spaces Direct Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 10 2022(Updated: )

Storage Spaces Direct Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26932, CVE-2022-26939.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server	=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26938

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26938?
CVE-2022-26938 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26938?
Installing the latest security patches from Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions will address CVE-2022-26938.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-26938?
CVE-2022-26938 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-26938?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for mitigating CVE-2022-26938.
What products are impacted by CVE-2022-26938?
Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, including specific installations like Server Core, are impacted by CVE-2022-26938.

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