CVE-2022-30221: Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2022
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Updated

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

64 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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
Microsoft Windows 10
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 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Event History

Jul 12, 2022
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30221?

CVE-2022-30221 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a high potential impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-30221?

To fix CVE-2022-30221, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-30221?

CVE-2022-30221 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2022-30221 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2022-30221 is a remote code execution vulnerability, meaning it can be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2022-30221?

As with many critical vulnerabilities, there may be proof-of-concept exploits available, making it essential to apply patches promptly.

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