CVE-2022-34699: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2022
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Updated

Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

34 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
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=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=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Event History

Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-34699?

CVE-2022-34699 is a Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-34699?

Windows 10 (21H2, 1809, 21H1, 20H2), Windows Server 2019, Windows 11 (21H2), and Windows Server 2016 are affected by CVE-2022-34699.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34699?

CVE-2022-34699 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-34699?

To fix CVE-2022-34699, you can apply the appropriate patches provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the vendor's website for the specific patches for your affected software version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34699?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-34699 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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