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CVE-2022-34690: Windows Fax Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Aug 09 2022(Updated: )

Windows Fax Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-34690?

    CVE-2022-34690 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-34690?

    To fix CVE-2022-34690, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows products.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2022-34690?

    CVE-2022-34690 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows Server and Windows 10, including Server 2022, Server 2012 R2, and different builds of Windows 10.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-34690?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-34690 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially compromising the system.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-34690?

    As of now, there are no public details available indicating active exploitation of CVE-2022-34690, but it is advisable to apply the patches as a precaution.

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