CVE-2022-29142: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 10, 2022
·Updated
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-29133.
Affected Software
25 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
Event History
May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29142?
The severity of CVE-2022-29142 is rated as important by Microsoft.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-29142?
To fix CVE-2022-29142, apply the recommended security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-29142?
CVE-2022-29142 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1809, 1909, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2.
4
Is CVE-2022-29142 an elevation of privilege vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2022-29142 is classified as a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2022-29142 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-29142 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.