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

First published: Tue Jul 12 2022(Updated: )

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
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
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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