CVE-2022-34707: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23817Patch KB5016684 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.26065Patch KB5016679 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20520Patch KB5016683 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.21616Patch KB5016686 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.5291Patch KB5016622 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20520Patch KB5016681 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19387Patch KB5016639 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.1889Patch KB5016616 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.856Patch KB5016629 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.1889Patch KB5016616 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.887Patch KB5016627 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.1889Patch KB5016616 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.3287Patch KB5016623
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34707?
CVE-2022-34707 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it allows elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34707?
To fix CVE-2022-34707, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-34707?
CVE-2022-34707 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 7 among others.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-34707?
Exploiting CVE-2022-34707 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2022-34707?
Currently, there are no known temporary workarounds for CVE-2022-34707; patching is recommended.