CVE-2022-34705: Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2022
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Updated

Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 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 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=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
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·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-34705?

CVE-2022-34705 is a vulnerability known as Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-34705?

CVE-2022-34705 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-34705?

CVE-2022-34705 affects the following products: Windows 10 versions 1809, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2; Windows Server 2016 version 20H2; Windows Server 2019; and Windows Server 2022.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-34705?

To fix CVE-2022-34705, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft: Windows 10 (KB5016616, KB5016623), Windows Server 2019 (KB5016616, KB5016623), and Windows Server 2022 (KB5016627).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34705?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-34705 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-34705.

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